Structure–function relationship
What Structure–function relationship means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
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Reference: OCR
ADP has two phosphate groups and ATP has three, so ATP has one extra phosphate compared with ADP, attached in a chain.
The specific folded shape creates a precise active site or binding site, so function depends on structure.
Topics that use Structure–function relationship
- Biological molecules (OCR A-Level)
- Nucleotides and nucleic acids (OCR A-Level)
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- amylose and amylopectin
- ATP and ADP as energy carriers
- Benedict's test for reducing and non-reducing sugars
- Biuret test for proteins
- Bonding and R-group interactions
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- Cellulose and microfibrils
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