Biological Molecules Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Carbohydrate
A
A biological molecule made of simple sugars - mono/di/trisaccharides
2
Q
Protein
A
A biological molecule made of amino acids
3
Q
Lipid
A
A biological molecule made of fatty acids and glycerol
4
Q
Active site
A
Area of enzyme where substrate attaches to
5
Q
Test for starch
A
Drop iodine dye onto sample. If turns blue-black, starch is present.
6
Q
Test for glucose
A
Drop Benedict’s solution onto sample. If turns brick-red, glucose is present.
7
Q
Test for protein
A
Drop Biuret’s solution onto sample. If turns violet, protein is present.
8
Q
Test for lipid
A
Drop ethanol onto sample. If turns cloudy then lipids are present.
