IB Biology Topic B1.2 Proteins (SL/HL) covers syllabus content as part of Topic B1: Molecules under Theme B: Form and Function. Use these notes, questionbank, videos, flashcards, and lessons to review the topic, practise exam questions, and move between notes, videos, flashcards, and lessons where available.
B1.2 Proteins is part of Topic B1: Molecules under Theme B: Form and Function.
What this topic covers
B1.2.1 Generalized structure of an amino acid
B1.2.2 Condensation reactions forming dipeptides and longer chains of amino acids
B1.2.3 Dietary requirements for amino acids
B1.2.4 Infinite variety of possible peptide chains
B1.2.5 Effect of pH and temperature on protein structure
B1.2.6 Chemical diversity in the R-groups of amino acids (HL)
B1.2.7 Impact of primary structure on the conformation of proteins (HL)
B1.2.8 Pleating and coiling of secondary structure of proteins (HL)
B1.2.9 Dependence of tertiary structure on functional groups (HL)
B1.2.10 Effect of polar and non-polar amino acids on tertiary structure of proteins (HL)
B1.2.11 Quaternary structure of non-conjugated and conjugated proteins (HL)
B1.2.12 Relationship of form and function in globular and fibrous proteins (HL)