This module is designed to illustrate how proteins function at the molecular level, with respect to transport, localization, structure and interacting molecules. The modes of action of example proteins and the other molecules with which they interact are explained in terms of the chemistry of the reactants involved. In addition, the examples given in the module will be used to introduce or re-introduce aspects of physical biochemistry such as pKa, reduction potential, reaction kinetics and proton motive force which can be unpalatable if taught in isolation. The regulation and evolution of proteins and their functions will also be discussed.
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