Molecular Foundations and Cell Architecture · Cell Biology
Biological Molecules and Water
Examine the properties of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins alongside the unique solvent capabilities of water.
Key Questions
- 1How does the polarity of water drive the folding of complex biological polymers?
- 2In what ways do the structural variations in polysaccharides determine their role as either storage or structural molecules?
- 3How might a single amino acid substitution alter the entire physiological function of a protein?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Biology - Biological Molecules
Year: Year 12
Subject: Biology
Unit: Molecular Foundations and Cell Architecture
Period: Cell Biology
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