In biology‚ there are four major biological macromolecules that are found in the cell‚ carbohydrates‚ lipids‚ nucleic acid‚ and proteins. Biological macromolecules are also known as organic molecules. Biological macromolecules are very large molecules that are of a key importance to living organisms. Most biological macromolecules are built by joining smaller molecule subunits. Carbohydrates are large groups of organic compounds found in foods such as sugars‚ starches‚ glucose‚ fructose‚ galactose
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The objective of this macromolecules lab was to identify the presence any of the major macromolecules in various every day food items. The three macromolecules that this lab was carried out for were carbohydrates‚ lipids‚ and proteins. There were five different experiments conducted and each of those experiments had one factor in common‚ they all had the same controls. The controls in this lab activity were already set for the lab activity. The controls were the distilled water and the baking soda
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ups Identifying food groups in unknown solutions Aim The aim of this experiment is to identify different food groups within several different unknown solutions. This will be carried out by placing the unknown solutions into separate test tubes and using different chemical indicators to see if any reactions occur. Each food group will act different when the chemical indicator is added‚ some will change colour while others will separate. Introduction Food is a vital source of energy that is
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Abstract The aim of the experiment is to test the existence of macromolecules which are carbohydrates‚ lipids‚ nucleic acids and proteins in given samples. The first experiment is to test the existence of carbohydrates in starch suspension and potato cell. If carbohydrate is present in starch suspension‚ the solution will turn into dark blue when iodine solution is added. If carbohydrate is present in potato cell‚ starch granules can be seen clearly under microscope when iodine solution is added
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composition of a tissue‚ specific macromolecules can be extracted‚ quantified‚ and analyzed. ABSTRACT Tissue types have a variety of compositions‚ and one way to describe these differences is by comparing macromolecule content. The four macromolecules – lipids‚ proteins‚ carbohydrates‚ and nucleic acids – can be quantified and analyzed.
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Identification of Macromolecules Introduction The most common macromolecules found in living organisms are lipids‚ carbohydrates‚ proteins and nucleic acids. Briefly‚ the meaning of macromolecules is that they normally contain two or more molecules in them and their main functions are to store energy‚ information and much more. Most foods are known to be combinations of macromolecules. While some of these compounds can be detected by taste tests‚ many cannot. Scientists then use certain
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Identification: * Testing for Macromolecules * September 20‚ 2012 – September 25‚ 2012 * SBI4U1-01 * Rebekah Alto‚ Chayene Banta‚ Taylor Denton‚ Sarosh‚ Brianna Madar * Mrs. Kolobaric Purpose: To use a set of standardized procedures to test for simple sugars and starch‚ proteins‚ and fats. Hypotheses: A.) B.) C.) Equipment: -Safety goggles -Lab apron -400 mL beaker -Utility stand with ring clamp -Hot plate
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Blake Padgett TA: Christine Hartman 9/4/2014 Fillers within Protein Supplements Local gym enthusiasts are trying to reveal if certain new dietary supplements will actually help them gain muscle mass by providing high levels of protein. Before the users consume the new supplements they want to know if they are indeed true protein supplements or if the manufacturer used fillers as a mean to make more profit. “Do the new supplements contain fillers such as sugar and starch or are they
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Macromolecules Lab Purpose: to determine a method of testing for macromolecules. Materials: Knowns: Unknown: Test Solutions: Glucose solution Unknown solution Iodine solution Gelatin solution Benedict’s solution Starch solution Biuret solution Oil Brown paper Water Procedure: 1. Create a data table. 2. Label 5 test tubes with known solutions. 3. Add 10-20 drops of each known solution to respective test tubes‚ do not mix pipets! 4. Add 3-5 drops of
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Summary for Quiz Monday‚ May 30‚ 2005 12:13 AM Title Identification of Some Macromolecules Gist of Experiment • Use different tests to check for the existence of macromolecules in various substances o Iodine test checks for starch and/or glycogen o Benedict’s test checks for reducing sugars o Biuret test checks for protein Notes on Underlying Theory Introduction • The most abundant elements in living material are: o Carbon
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