Biological molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Carbohydrates two groups
A
Monosaccharides
Polysaccharides
2
Q
Polysaccharides
A
A type of carbohydrate containing many sugars
cellulose, starch, glycogen
3
Q
Proteins
A
long chains of amino acids whose order has been determined by genes
sequence of amino acids determine the protein shape
4
Q
Test for starch
A
Iodine
Pos test - blue/black
5
Q
Test for glucose
A
Benedicts solution in heated water
Pos test - blue turns brick red
6
Q
Test for protein
A
Biuret
Pos test - purple
7
Q
Test for fat
A
Ethanol and water
Pos test - milky white emulsion
