Lesson 4

This lessons consists of multiple parts and covers the following concepts

• An Amino acids is comprised of an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, an alpha carbon and a side chain
• Amino acids are chemically joined to make to make a protein
• The order of amino acids in a protein is unique and significant. 

The questions embedded in the lesson are formative - that is, they test your comprehension and understanding, but they are graded for mastery. You can do the lesson and answer the questions as many times as you want. 

Required Readings:

1.3.6 – Macromolecules 

1.3.6.1 – Proteins 

Lesson 4_sp20.pptx