Instructions
This lesson covers the following concepts:
- An amino acid is comprised of an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, an alpha carbon and a side chain
- Amino acids are chemically joined to make to make a protein
- The order of amino acids in a protein is unique and significant.
The readings for this lesson are from The Science of Cooking:
- 1.3.6 – Macromolecules
- 1.3.6.1 – Proteins
Lecture Videos
| Videos | Slides |
| 4.1 Proteins and Amino Acids | 4.1 Protein and Amino Acids |
| 4.2 Protein Formation | 4.2 Protein Formation |
Post Video Check-In Questions: http://blackboard.richmond.edu/
The questions embedded in the lesson are formative – that is, they test your comprehension and understanding, but they are graded for completion. You can access them here Blackboard under “Check-Ins”.
Worksheets
Recommended by not graded: This is the problem set for lesson 4 and 5. Skip #16 and 17.
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