Amino Acids and Proteins

Amino Acids and Proteins

by Kevin Ahern, PhD

Amino acids are the building blocks of life, and they play a critical role in allowing all biological systems to function in nature. Understanding amino acids and proteins is paramount in establishing an understanding of not only the human body but also all biological systems. The twenty amino acids have an endless number of roles they can fill in both simple and complex organisms—being linked together to form proteins, being metabolized as an energy source, serving as a target for medications, and even being used as biomarkers in disease detection, among others. These relatively simple biological molecules serve as the linking step between the DNA code and the resulting proteins.

This course will help students recognize the chemical structures of amino acids, understand relevant nomenclature, identify the general properties that allow them to be grouped, and comprehend the vast number of roles they play when they are linked together into macromolecules called proteins.

Course Details

  • Videos 23
  • Duration 1:47 h
  • Quiz questions 55
  • Concept Pages 10

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Your Educators of course Amino Acids and Proteins

 Kevin Ahern, PhD

Kevin Ahern, PhD

Dr. Kevin Ahern is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University (OSU), USA.
He obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from Oregon State University. Currently, he teaches courses for health sciences students at OSU.
He is co-author of three Open Educational electronic textbooks on Biochemistry and a Guide to Getting Into Medical School.
Due to his achievements, he earned OSU’s highest teaching recognition, the Elizabeth P. Ritchie Distinguished Professor Award in 2017.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Ahern teaches courses on Biochemistry and on "How to Get into Medical School”.


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Good signs of a lecture.
By Kausar F. on 17. August 2023 for R-group Categories – Amino Acids

Simple, not over-complicated and understandable, all great signs of an amazing lecture.

 
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By Austin B. on 28. March 2023 for Involved Proteins – Protein Movement and Cell Signaling

I am appreciative that Dr. Ahern took the time to update his lectures. Shows he cares. Thank you!

 
Thank you so much, this is gold.
By Patricia T. on 28. October 2022 for Amino Acids and Proteins

Clear, concise, well explained concepts and processes. Super helpful for those who wish to master this module.

 
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