This module introduces you to proteins, one of the main components of living things. You will learn about the structure of proteins, their importance as enzymes and how they are synthesised. We will also learn about amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. We will also be studying the behaviour of enzymes, relating molecular shape and intermolecular bonding to the ability of the enzyme to function.

 

As well as introducing new topics you also need to revise areas already covered previously in the course.

 

Areas you need to revise are: