NutraSweet
1. Biomolecular Concepts

We can learn most of the important principles of organic chemistry through a study of the aspartame molecule.  In doing so, we will see the scientific problems that chemists faced as they attempted to synthesize and evaluate this artificial sweetener.

NutraSweet Concept Map
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NutraSweet Concept Map
Biomolecular Concepts
Physical-Chemical Concepts
Food Additives
Chemical Commerce
NutraSweet Case Study Exercise

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Principal Investigator Laurence Peterson; Project Director Matthew Hermes.
Author of this module
Sam Stradling.