Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Protein synthesis

Protein synthesis — practice question

Proteins are large macromolecules built from many amino acids.
(a(i))[3]

The diagram in Fig. 2.1 shows two amino acids. Complete the diagram to show how these two amino acids react together to produce a dipeptide.

(a(ii))[2]

State what $R_1$ and $R_2$ represent in Fig. 2.1.

(b)[2]

Using Fig. 2.2, state how a cellulose molecule's structure differs from that of an amylose molecule.

(c)[4]

Cellulose forms the main part of plant cell walls. Explain why cellulose is suitable as a component of plant cell walls.

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