BIOCHEMISTRYANDMOLECULARBIOLOGYChapter 1AminoAcidsDepartment of Biochemistryand Molecular Biology,MedicineSchool
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicine School BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Chapter 1 Amino Acids
BIOCHEMISTRYANDMOLECULARBIOLOGYOutline*overview*structure of amino acid*acid/base properties of amino acid*other applications ofthehenderson-hasselbalchequationDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,Medicine School
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicine School BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Outline *overview *structure of amino acid *acid/base properties of amino acid *other applications of the henderson-hasselbalch equation
山BIOCHEMISTRYANDMOLECULARBIOLOGY1.overview Proteins are the most abundant and functionallydiverse molecules in living systems> Virtually every life process depends on this classof molecules.Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,Medicine School
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicine School BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY ➢ Proteins are the most abundant and functionally diverse molecules in living systems. ➢ Virtually every life process depends on this class of molecules. 1. overview
北BIOCHEMISTRYANDMOLECULARBIOLOGY1.overviewFor example:> Enzymes and polypeptide hormones direct and regulatemetabolism in the body> Contractile proteins in muscle permit movement> In bone, the protein collagen forms a framework for thedeposition of calcium phosphate crystals, acting like thesteel cables in reinforced concreteDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,Medicine School
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicine School BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 1. overview For example: ➢ Enzymes and polypeptide hormones direct and regulate metabolism in the body. ➢ Contractile proteins in muscle permit movement. ➢ In bone, the protein collagen forms a framework for the deposition of calcium phosphate crystals, acting like the steel cables in reinforced concrete
BIOCHEMISTRYANDMOLECULARBIOLOGY1.overviewFor example:>In the bloodstream, proteins such as hemoglobin andplasma albumin shuttle molecules essential to life.> Immunoglobulins destroy infectious bacteria and virusesDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,Medicine School
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicine School BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 1. overview For example: ➢In the bloodstream, proteins such as hemoglobin and plasma albumin shuttle molecules essential to life. ➢Immunoglobulins destroy infectious bacteria and viruses