ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry
6.3.6.4Amino acids and proteins
Amino acids and proteins in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 6.3.6.4.1Investigate the acid-base properties of amino acids and the formation of zwitterions, including from titration curves.
- 6.3.6.4.2Illustrate the formation of peptide bonds in polypeptides and proteins.
- 6.3.6.4.3Describe the hydrolysis of proteins.
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Amino acids, peptides and proteins
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