Test of Biological Molecules Tamari Manyengavana 5XVGXTJ96 Laboratory Report SCPB111 Principles of Biology Faculty of Applied Sciences Pearson Institute of Higher Education 14 March 2018 Abstract Biological molecules are part of Introduction Biological molecules are formerly known as macromolecules. Macromolecules are large molecules that are formed from smaller molecules called monomers (Ellisman‚ 2014). They are formed by dehydration reactions‚ in which a water molecule is
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INTRODUCTION Macromolecules are highly important organized organic molecules that are found within living cells. These biological molecules help the body execute precise important tasks. There are four types of macromolecules: carbohydrates‚ lipids‚ proteins and nucleic acids. (Karp‚ 2010) This specific experiment showcased the identification of different macromolecules using three different testing methods. Carbohydrates‚ sugar molecules‚ are known as “fast fuel” in the body‚ and they contain
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functional group. Functional groups in different biological molecules play a significant role in the bio-molecules formation such as protein‚ DNA‚ sugars‚ amino acids‚ lipids and carbohydrates. Functional groups include the carbonyl‚ methyl‚ hydroxyl‚ amino‚ phosphate‚ and sulfhydryl. These are frequently found in atomic groups that covalently bond to the carbon in most organic molecules. The distinctive functional groups existent on a biological molecule determine the physical properties that result
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Identifying Biological Molecules with Colorimetric Chemical Tests Objectives Perform a series of accurate tests on biological molecules to detect the presence of carbohydrates and proteins‚ as well as the action of an enzyme on specific molecules. Introduction Unknown biological molecules can be correctly identified using various tests‚ including colorimetric chemical tests. Colorimetric tests are when a chemical reagent‚ such as Benedict’s‚ is used on a substance or solution and a certain
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structures are there to make this happen? Respectively‚ a much broader scale can be utilized to assemble the main components for life‚ which they are called macromolecules. Macromolecules are very large molecular structures that contain carbon and are the vital organs for the structure and function of all living things. The first macromolecule that will be addressed is the carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are found in most plants and animals and are usually represented as sugars‚
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ENERGY RESERVES OF MACROMOLECULES SUMMARY This experiment was conducted in order to show the energy received from the food that humans eat on a daily basis. The energy that is required by the human body to perform chemical reactions is obtained from the chemical bonds that formed between the atoms in the molecules. To calculate the amount energy‚ types of food products were burned underneath a test-tube filled with water. The temperature rise gave an estimate of the energy released per gram.
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bond covalently. In other words‚ the electrons in the valence‚ or outermost‚ shells are shared between the atoms. If a molecule contains a plethora of nonmetal atoms often bonded in complex rings and chains‚ it is deemed a macromolecule. According to Volesky‚ the macromolecules with carbon rings and
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I. Abstract The common organic compounds provide us with nutrients are sugars and starches‚ carbohydrates‚ proteins‚ and lipids. In this lab‚ qualitative tests are performed to identify the presence of organic compounds in food using indicators‚ chemical substances that react in a certain way when a particular substance is present. We put one indicator into the each test tube containing different solutions at a time to see what organic compound is present. The color change in the indicator tells
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Macromolecules of Life Hands-On Labs‚ Inc. Version 42-0085-00-01 Lab Report Assistant This document is not meant to be a substitute for a formal laboratory report. The Lab Report Assistant is simply a summary of the experiment’s questions‚ diagrams if needed‚ and data tables that should be addressed in a formal lab report. The intent is to facilitate students’ writing of lab reports by providing this
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Macro molecules A macromolecule is a very large molecule commonly created by polymerization of smaller subunits. In biochemistry‚ the term is applied to the three conventional biopolymers (nucleic acids‚ lipids‚ proteins and carbohydrates)‚ as well as non-polymeric molecules with large molecular mass such as lipids and macrocycles. The individual constituent molecules of macromolecules are called monomers(mono=single‚ meros=part). Usage The term macromolecule was coined by Nobel laureate Hermann
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