Biology A Level

Tertiary Structure of Protein – Part 2

A protein’s tertiary structure is caused by hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, and disulfide bridges forming between the side groups of amino acids in the polypeptide chain.

 

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Lesson overview

Carbohydrates

  1. Introduction to Biological Molecules
  2. Monosaccharides
  3. The Condensation Reaction
  4. The Hydrolysis Reactions
  5. Glycosidic Bonds
  6. Polysaccharide Shapes
  7. Structure and Function of Cellulose
  8. Structure and Function of Glycogen and Starch
  9. Benedict’s Test
  10. Colours of the Benedict’s Test
  11. Iodine Test

Lipids

  1. Introduction to Lipids
  2. Lipids and Fatty acids
  3. Structure of Triglycerides and Ester Bonds
  4. Unsaturated and Saturated Fatty Acids
  5. Properties of Triglycerides – Part 1
  6. Properties of Fatty Acids
  7. Properties of Triglycerides – Part 2
  8. Functions of Triglycerides
  9. Structure of Phospholipids
  10. Properties of Phospholipids
  11. Functions of Phospholipids
  12. Triglycerides and Phospholipids are Soluble in Alcohol
  13. The Emulsion Test

Proteins

  1. Introduction to Proteins
  2. Proteins and Amino Acids
  3. Amino and Carboxyl Groups
  4. The Peptide Bond
  5. The Primary Structure
  6. The Secondary Structure
  7. The Tertiary Structure – Part 1
  8. The Tertiary Structure – Part 2
  9. The Quaternary Structure of Proteins
  10. Prosthetic Groups and Conjugated Proteins
  11. Protein Shapes
  12. pH and Protein Structure
  13. The Biuret Test