Biological Molecules
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Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate?

  • Insulin
  • Cholesterol
  • Glucose (correct)
  • Triglyceride
  • Proteins are a category of biological molecules that do not contain carbon.

    False

    What is the basic unit of triglycerides?

    Glycerol

    When two glucose molecules join together, they form _____

    <p>maltose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of biological molecules with their characteristics:

    <p>Carbohydrates = Long chains of simple sugars Lipids = Made up of triglycerides Proteins = Polymers made from amino acids Nucleic Acids = DNA and RNA structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about lipids is true?

    <p>They can be solid or liquid at room temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Starch, glycogen, and cellulose are polysaccharides made from glucose.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lipids are divided into fats and _____ based on their state at room temperature.

    <p>oils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component that makes up proteins?

    <p>Amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are only 5 different amino acids that are used to form proteins.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color change indicates a positive test for glucose when using Benedict's solution?

    <p>orange or brick red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amino acids join together to form __________.

    <p>proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Amino acids = Building blocks of proteins Benedict's solution = Test for reducing sugars Proteins = Chains of amino acids Food tests = Methods to identify nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if even a small change occurs in the order of amino acids?

    <p>A different protein is formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Benedict's test requires the sample solution to be heated to 80-90 °C.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general structure of an amino acid?

    <p>A central carbon atom bonded to an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and an R group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color change indicates a positive test for starch using iodine?

    <p>Orange-brown to Blue-black</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outgoing color of the DCPIP solution when a positive test for vitamin C occurs?

    <p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Biuret test for protein shows a color change from blue to violet.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNA is a molecule that contains the instructions for growth and development in some organisms only.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What solution is used to test for the presence of lipids in a food sample?

    <p>ethanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the individual units of DNA called?

    <p>nucleotides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A positive test for protein will show a color change from blue to ______.

    <p>violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The structure of DNA is commonly described as a ______ helix.

    <p>double</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the food test with its corresponding positive result:

    <p>Iodine Test = Blue-black color Biuret Test = Violet color Ethanol Test = Cloudy emulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the iodine test for starch?

    <p>Add drops of iodine solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following food tests with their respective substances being tested:

    <p>DCPIP = Vitamin C Ethanol = Lipids Benedict's solution = Reducing sugars Iodine solution = Starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To test for proteins, you should mix the food sample with water and look for a pink color change.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many strands does a DNA molecule consist of?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ethanol test is used to identify the presence of proteins in food samples.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a positive test for lipids is obtained?

    <p>a cloudy emulsion forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you include when describing food tests in exam answers?

    <p>Starting color and color change for a positive result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about nucleotides is true?

    <p>Nucleotides differ in the base attached.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adenine pairs with Cytosine in DNA.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What holds the two strands of DNA in a double helix together?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The components that form the backbone of a DNA strand are phosphate and __________.

    <p>deoxyribose sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the DNA base with its complementary pair:

    <p>Adenine = Thymine Cytosine = Guanine Thymine = Adenine Guanine = Cytosine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the base pairs in DNA primarily serve?

    <p>They hold the code for the formation of proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nucleotides are composed of a phosphate group, a sugar, and an amino acid.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure do the phosphate and sugar components of nucleotides resemble?

    <p>The sides of a ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Biological Molecules

    • Biological molecules are the building blocks of life, and most of these fall into three categories: Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
    • These categories all contain carbon, which makes them organic molecules.

    Chemicals & Life

    • Most molecules in living organisms are categorized as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
    • These molecules all contain carbon.

    Chemical Elements Table

    • Carbohydrates: Contain carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen.
    • Proteins: Contain carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen; some may also contain sulfur.
    • Lipids: Contain carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen.

    Large Molecules are Made from Smaller Molecules

    • Carbohydrates: Long chains of simple sugars (monosaccharides).
    • Glucose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide).
    • Two glucose molecules combine to form maltose (disaccharide).
    • Multiple glucose molecules combine to form starch, glycogen, or cellulose (polysaccharides).

    Fats

    • Most fats in the body are triglycerides.
    • Triglycerides consist of one glycerol molecule bonded to three fatty acid chains.
    • Fatty acids vary in size and structure
    • Lipids are categorized into fats (solid at room temp) and oils (liquid at room temp).

    Proteins

    • Proteins are long chains of amino acids.
    • There are approximately 20 different amino acids.
    • Amino acids have similar basic structures, but differ in their 'R' group.
    • Amino acids combine to form proteins.
    • The order of amino acids determines the protein's structure and function.

    Food Tests

    Food Test for Glucose (Reducing Sugar)

    • Materials: Benedict's solution, test tube, water bath, food sample
    • Procedure: Add Benedict's solution to the food sample in a test tube and heat in a water bath (60-70°C). Observe color changes, positive result shows color change from blue to orange/brick red.

    Food Test for Starch

    • Materials: Iodine solution, test tube, food sample
    • Procedure: Add iodine solution to the food sample, observe color changes. Positive result shows orange-brown changing to blue/black.

    Food Test for Protein

    • Materials: Biuret solution, test tube, food sample
    • Procedure: Add Biuret solution to the food sample in a test tube, observe color changes. Positive result shows a colour change from blue to violet/purple.

    Food Test for Lipids

    • Materials: Ethanol, water, test tube, food sample.
    • Procedure: Mix the food sample with ethanol and shake. Add an equal volume of water. Observe changes in the solution. A positive test shows a cloudy emulsion forming

    Food Test for Vitamin C

    • Materials: DCPIP solution, test tube, food sample, distilled water
    • Procedure: Add DCPIP solution to a test tube with a food sample solution. A positive test shows the blue dye turning colorless.

    DNA Structure

    • DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) contains the instructions for growth and development in all organisms.
    • DNA is a double helix, consisting of two strands wound around each other.
    • DNA is made up of nucleotides.
    • Nucleotides each consist of a phosphate, deoxyribose sugar, and a base.
    • The four bases are adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T).
    • Adenine always pairs with thymine, and cytosine with guanine.
    • These connected bases form the "rungs" of the DNA ladder.
    • The phosphate and sugar form the "sides" of the ladder.
    • The sequence of bases in DNA determines the order of amino acids in proteins.
    • Chromosomes are long strands of DNA wrapped around proteins.
    • The nucleus of a cell contains chromosomes.

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    Test your knowledge on biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. This quiz covers their structures, functions, and properties, such as glucose tests and the formation of macromolecules. Dive in to strengthen your understanding of essential biomolecules!

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