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An informative video covers how amino acids make proteins. It also covers their primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.
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Instructional Ideas
- Before watching the video, have pupils draw what they think a protein looks like
- Challenge advanced learners to solve how many different ways they could link 20 amino acids
Classroom Considerations
- Video assumes knowledge of functional groups and bonding
- The fourth in a series of five videos
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Graphics clearly show the four types of structure
- Simplifies the concept without making it too elementary
Cons
- Video is short, but a bit dry, so it might not grab pupils' attention