3. Structures of Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins

MIT 7.016 Introductory Biology, Fall 2018
Instructor: Barbara Imperiali

After wrapping up the lecture on lipids, Professor Imperiali moves on to discussing amino acids, peptides, and proteins.

License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA

[joao]

it's impressive how good her class is

[drgothmania]

I studied a lot Chemistry during high school and Biochemistry at med school, but still feel enlightened by Prof Imperiali's lecture. Thank you so much, and thanks MIT for publishing this for us.

[zaitoonnaz]

My God! I've literally never seen anyone explaining better than this professor. I've searched a lot of videos that provide basic protein structure information and none of them could satisfy me until I came across this 51 mins long masterpiece.
Thank you so much MIT ❤❤❤

[loladecunto]

Thank you for bringing back my enthusiasm and passion for learning. I am truly touched and eternally grateful for these lectures.

[silv]

Protein structure: spaghetti with lots of little bits that haven't been cooked. I'm not going to ever forget that. Thanks Prof Imperiali

[sallytwotrees]

In a polypeptide many of the bonds show free rotation, however the amide(peptide bond) is unique upon the fact that there is restricted rotation in that bond, like spaghetti with little bits that haven't been cooked

[magnusopump]

Great lecture. I am listening to the whole series and relearning things I forgot 20+yrs after receiving a biochemistry degree.
I do take exception with her lack of comprehension of the humor embedded in the cartoon. What makes it funny is the cartoonist is clearly (it is illustrated!) referring to folding a physical map, like the kind we had to buy prior to ubiquitous GPS. And, to me, it is also implied that the cartoonist is fully aware that ‘genomes’ don’t fold, and proteins do, thus making it funny on a few levels. Context and expectation is what separates a humor cartoonist from a textbook illustrator, professor.

[moejumah]

the best explanation I have ever seen for "Structures of Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins"

[olawaleadejumobi]

This is thoroughly satisfying. She made it look so simple and interesting. I have much better understanding now. Thank you for publishing this.

[yaramohamed]

I know the information for years but never felt how awesome it actually is.

[armandofernandez]

What a great teacher!!, I wish I had the opportunity to attend a class with such an incredible teacher when I was in collenge.

[parulsharma]

I want such kind of educators in India 😓…..i really impressed by the teaching style ❤️

[annouskhaadams]

God bless these wonderful lecturers that make their explanations available ❤️

[jackjyoung]

You are an amazing teacher and know your subject so well. Inspired teachers are hard to find.

[wilzgaming]

Thank you Prof. Imperiali, great lecture! btw 30:32 that spells harvardharvardharvard LOL

[A_man]

धन्यवाद आपका ऐसे lacture देने के लिए। 🙏

[redheat]

Waow this is what I call good teacher and presentation and visual and speed....yez yez!

[euclidofalexandria]

Thank you for your time and effort in posting these videos... note that if you keep the bath for the amino acids in a light and airy vibe so to speak nonlocal communication can occur...

[EnginAtik]

Substance defines form; form defines function. Sounds very much like an architectural mantra.

[dtjiangutube]

She is not just a excellent professor. She is a beautiful dancer, I believe :)