Amino acids (HT only) (4.7.3.3) — AQA GCSE Chemistry Revision Notes

Revision notes for AQA GCSE Chemistry specification point 4.7.3.3, Amino acids (HT only).

Amino Acids

Amino acids have TWO different FUNCTIONAL GROUPS in a molecule.

Amino Acid Functional Group

Just like other monomers, AMINO ACIDS can be simplified by being drawn with a BOX.

Amino Acid Shorthand

The two groups in the AMINO ACIDS can react to form WATER.

Amino Acid Water Removal

Amino acids react by CONDENSATION POLYMERISATION to produce POLYPEPTIDES.

Amino Acid Equation

Different AMINO ACIDS can be combined in the SAME CHAIN to produce PROTEINS.

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