1.1 L1 Introduction to biological molecules (AQA A-level biology)

Biological molecules - Part 1

Introduction to Biological Molecules Overview of biological molecules and bonding basics. Spec No: 3.1.1 Monomers and Polymers Introduction to monomers and polymerization. Spec No: 3.1.1.1 Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides Structure and function of glucose and other monosaccharides. Spec No: 3.1.2 Carbohydrates: Disaccharides and Polysaccharides Formation of disaccharides and polysaccharides; tests for carbohydrates. Spec No: 3.1.2 Lipids: Triglycerides and Phospholipids Structure, function, and formation of lipids. Spec No: 3.1.3 Proteins: Amino Acids and Peptide Bonds Structure and properties of amino acids; peptide bonding. Spec No: 3.1.4 Proteins: Levels of Structure Primary to quaternary structures of proteins. Spec No: 3.1.4 Enzymes: Introduction to Enzyme Action Basic concepts of enzyme structure and function. Spec No: 3.1.4.2 Enzymes: Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity Exploring temperature, pH, and substrate concentration on enzymes. Spec No: 3.1.4.2 Required Practical 1 (RP1): Investigating the Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Activity Practical focusing on trypsin and temperature effects.