Chapter 5

Structure and Function of Macromolecules

Go deeper into macromolecule dynamics. Understand polymer synthesis, enzyme mechanisms, and molecular interactions for advanced exam preparation.

5 Hours

Olympiad 5/5

Intermediate

NEETRequired

MCATRequired

AP BiologyRequired

IB BiologyRequired

USABO

5/5

BBO

5/5

INBO

5/5

IBO

5/5

Key Topics Covered

Polymer synthesis and hydrolysis

Dehydration and condensation reactions

Enzyme-substrate specificity

Protein denaturation

Nucleotide polymerization

Explain dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis

Describe enzyme-substrate interaction

Understand factors affecting protein structure

Connect structure to function in macromolecules

Chapter 4 focuses on structure identification while Chapter 5 emphasizes functional mechanisms like enzyme catalysis and polymer dynamics.

NEET and Olympiads test lock-and-key model, induced fit, competitive inhibition, and factors affecting enzyme activity like pH and temperature.

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