Amino acids | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years

Source: Royal Society of Chemistry

Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support

A set of differentiated worksheets for GCSE and equivalent qualifications with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic amino acids. All worksheets offer editable versions, full answers and guidance on spotting and addressing misconceptions.

The worksheets cover the following topics: the general structure of amino acids, the structure of glycine and alanine, the polymerisation of amino acids to form polypeptides and proteins, the peptide link and equations to represent the polymerisation of amino acids.

If learners successfully answer questions on these topics, they can attempt the extension questions. This requires learners to complete an equation that represents the polymerisation of alanine and to apply their knowledge to a diagrammatic representation of the polymerisation of amino acids.

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