056 – Biological and Polymer Systems

In this video Paul Andersen explains how the structure of a biomolecule fits the function of the biomolecule. For example and enzyme must interact correctly with a substrate to lower the activation energy, The covalent and non-covalent interactions are both important in shaping large molecules. Knowledge of structure allows humans to create useful synthetic polymers (like nylon or kevlar).

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