Topic 2.3: Proteins and water (CIE A-level Biology)

This bundle contains 4 detailed and engaging lessons that cover the content in topic 2.3 of the CIE International A-level Biology course. Due to the importance of proteins and water in living organisms, this mini-topic is fundamental to the whole course and planning has taken account of this with extra time given to key details that must be understood.
The PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities which include discussion points, current understanding and prior knowledge checks and quiz competitions.

The following specification points are covered in this bundle:

• The structure of an amino acid and the formation and breakage of a peptide bond
• The meanings of primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure
• The types of bonding that hold protein molecules in shape
• The molecular structure of haemoglobin as an example of a globular protein
• Collagen as an example of a fibrous protein
• The relationship between the properties of water and its roles in living organisms

If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons, download the haemoglobin and collagen lesson as this has been shared for free