Lab 1 Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Carbohydrates
A
Sugars
2
Q
Proteins
A
Peptides
3
Q
Lipids
A
Fats
4
Q
Nucleic acids
A
DNA, RNA, etc
5
Q
All biomolecules contain what elements?
A
C,H, and O
6
Q
Carbohydrates are connected by which bonds?
A
Glycosidic bonds
7
Q
Cyclic carbohydrate structures exist in _______ with ________
A
equilibrium, linear forms
8
Q
The anomeric carbon is a ______ agent
A
reducing
9
Q
What are the 4 main biomolecules?
A
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Nucleic acids
10
Q
What tests for the presence of carbohydrates?
A
Benedict’s Test
11
Q
What bonds hold proteins together?
A
Peptide bonds
12
Q
What tests for the presence of peptides?
A
Biuret Test
