Mastering Amino Acids: Building Proteins for Biochemistry

This course explore the structure, synthesis, and chemistry of these essential building blocks of life. In this comprehensive course, you will explore biomolecules' structure, synthesis, and chemistry. The primary topics covered in this course are:1.

Amino Acid Synthesis structure and chemistry: The various methods and mechanisms involved in amino acid synthesis. Learn about the different pathways and reactions required to create these fundamental protein building blocks. Understand the importance of stereochemistry in amino acid synthesis.

You will explore the structural features of amino acids, including their backbone, side chains, and functional groups. Gain insight into amino acids' physicochemical properties, such as acidity and basicity. Study the reactivity of amino acids, including their involvement in peptide bond formation and other chemical reactions.

2. Peptides and Polypeptides: Investigate the formation and properties of peptides and polypeptides. Understand how amino acids are linked together through peptide bonds to form these chains.