Amino Acid Building Block Models© Beta-pleated sheet This membrane model sits on

This membrane model sits on a base that represents the intracellular matrix of the cell – composed of actin filaments and microtubules – that supports the inner leaflet of the lipid bilayer and determines the shape of the cell

the side chains are CPK colored

positively charged

and electrostatic interactions

Thanks to our patented design innovations

Amino Acid Building Block Models© Beta-pleated sheet This membrane model sits onYour students will thank you as dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis finally make sense! Students will build two amino acids as they: Discover the repeating structure of amino acid backbones Create covalent bonds between carbon, hydrogen, carbon, and nitrogen atoms Explore the CPK color scheme and how bonds and side chains are represented in models Once you invite them to create peptide bonds, partners make dipeptides that can join other dipeptides