Biology Experiment 3: Macromolecules
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What is formed when two monosaccharides undergo a dehydration reaction?

  • Polysaccharide
  • Disaccharide (correct)
  • Oligosaccharide
  • Monosaccharide

Which polysaccharide is primarily responsible for energy storage in plants?

  • Glycogen
  • Starch (correct)
  • Chitin
  • Cellulose

Which of the following polysaccharides provides structural support in plants?

  • Cellulose (correct)
  • Chitin
  • Starch
  • Glycogen

What type of sugar is lactose classified as?

<p>Reducing sugar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Benedict's reagent in chemical tests?

<p>To identify reducing sugars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ions are reduced during Benedict's test when reducing sugars are present?

<p>Copper (II) ions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sugars is considered a non-reducing sugar?

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What components make up Benedict's reagent?

<p>Copper (II) sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium citrate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color change occurs in the solution during Benedict's test due to the presence of reducing sugars?

<p>Blue to green, yellow, orange, or red (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Lugol's test?

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What does the deep blue-black color indicate during Lugol's test?

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What do dehydration reactions result in?

<p>Formation of covalent bonds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the general formula for carbohydrates?

<p>(CH2O)n (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Biuret test, which ions interact with peptide bonds to detect proteins?

<p>Cu²⁺ ions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification includes sugars with 6 carbon atoms?

<p>Hexoses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which macromolecules are proteins primarily composed of?

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

What is a defining characteristic of aldoses?

<p>They contain an aldehyde group. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the solution appear blue in the initial stage of Benedict's test?

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What happens to copper (I) ions during the Benedict's test?

<p>They form copper (I) oxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of polysaccharides in living organisms?

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Which of the following statements about hydrolysis is correct?

<p>It breaks chemical bonds and releases energy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which functional role do proteins NOT serve in living organisms?

<p>Energy storage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are disaccharides formed?

<p>By dehydration synthesis of monosaccharides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a pentose sugar?

<p>Ribose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of hydrolysis reactions in biological systems?

<p>They are catalyzed by specific enzymes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in carbohydrates?

<p>1:2:1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction specifically joins two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide?

<p>Dehydration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which monosaccharide classification contains sugars with a ketone group?

<p>Ketoses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of the structure of disaccharides?

<p>They are composed of two monosaccharide units. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which macromolecule category primarily plays a role in structural support in living organisms?

<p>Carbohydrates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical number of carbon atoms in a trioses monosaccharide?

<p>3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following macromolecules has a significant role in energy storage?

<p>Carbohydrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sugars can be classified as a reducing sugar?

<p>Maltose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does amylopectin play in starch structure?

<p>It acts as a storage component. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes chitin?

<p>It is a structural polysaccharide found in arthropods. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is key to the ability of reducing sugars to react during Benedict's test?

<p>Free aldehyde or ketone groups. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary structural component of plant cell walls?

<p>Cellulose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of polysaccharides?

<p>They are usually soluble in water. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During Benedict's test, what is the nature of the solution when no reducing sugar is present?

<p>Blue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of copper ions before reduction in Benedict's reagent?

<p>Cu+2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the visible color change during Benedict's test when reducing sugars are present?

<p>Formation of copper (I) oxide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What complex is formed when Lugol's iodine solution interacts with starch?

<p>Starch-iodine complex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Biuret test is specifically designed to detect which macromolecule?

<p>Proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates a higher concentration of reducing sugars during Benedict's test?

<p>Darker shades of red in the solution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which functional groups in amino acids are crucial for the formation of proteins?

<p>Amino and carboxyl groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the reaction that occurs in the Biuret test?

<p>Peptide bonds react with copper ions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of proteins discussed in the content?

<p>Catalyzing biochemical reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome results from the precipitation of copper (I) oxide during the Benedict's test?

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Flashcards

Macromolecules

Large, complex molecules with high molecular weights, typically consisting of thousands or millions of atoms.

Dehydration reaction

A chemical reaction where a water molecule is formed as a result of generating a covalent bond between two monomeric components in a larger polymer.

Hydrolysis reaction

A chemical reaction that breaks down polymers into monomers.

Carbohydrate function

Carbohydrates are organic compounds that function in energy storage (starch, glycogen) and structural support (cellulose, chitin).

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Monosaccharide

The simplest form of a carbohydrate; basic unit of complex carbs.

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Disaccharide

A carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharides linked by a glycosidic bond.

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Glycosidic bond

The covalent bond linking monosaccharides in a disaccharide or polysaccharide.

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Classification of Monosaccharides (e.g., triose, pentose, hexose)

Monosaccharides are classified based on the number of carbon atoms they contain (3, 5, or 6 respectively).

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Storage Polysaccharide

Polysaccharides that act as energy reserves for plants and animals.

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Starch

The main energy storage polysaccharide found in plants. It's made up of two components: amylose and amylopectin.

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Glycogen

The storage polysaccharide found in animals, mainly in the liver and muscle tissues.

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Structural Polysaccharide

Polysaccharides that provide structural support for cells and tissues.

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Cellulose

The main structural component of plant cell walls, giving them strength and rigidity.

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Chitin

A structural polysaccharide found in the exoskeletons of arthropods (like insects and crabs) and the cell walls of fungi.

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Benedict's Test

A chemical test used to detect the presence of reducing sugars in a sample. It uses Benedict's reagent, which contains copper (II) sulfate, sodium carbonate, and sodium citrate.

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Benedict's Test Principle

The Benedict's test detects reducing sugars by reacting them with copper(II) ions, reducing them to copper(I) oxide. This causes a color change, ranging from green to red, indicating the presence and concentration of reducing sugars.

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Benedict's Test Color Changes

The color change in Benedict's test reflects the concentration of reducing sugars. A green color signifies low sugar concentration, while a red color indicates a high concentration.

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Lugol's Test: What does it detect?

Lugol's test is used to detect the presence of starch, a complex carbohydrate, in a sample.

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Lugol's Test: How it works

Lugol's iodine solution interacts with starch molecules, forming a complex that produces a characteristic deep blue-black color. This color change indicates the presence of starch.

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Proteins: What are they?

Proteins are large, complex molecules made up of amino acids linked together in a specific sequence. They play crucial roles in various life processes like structure, catalysis, transport, defense, and regulation.

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Protein Structure

Proteins are made of one or more polypeptide chains, which fold into a unique three-dimensional shape that determines their function.

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Biuret Test Purpose

The Biuret test is a chemical method to detect the presence of proteins in a sample.

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Biuret Test Mechanism

The Biuret test involves the reaction of copper ions (Cu²⁺) with peptide bonds, found in proteins, in an alkaline environment. This forms a complex that changes the color of the solution, indicating the presence of proteins.

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Disaccharide Formation

Two monosaccharides combine through a dehydration reaction, releasing a water molecule and forming a glycosidic bond.

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Polysaccharide Structure

Long chains of monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds, creating complex carbohydrates.

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Reducing Sugars

Sugars with a free aldehyde or ketone group, allowing them to donate electrons and act as reducing agents.

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Non-Reducing Sugars

Sugars that lack a free aldehyde or ketone group, preventing them from acting as reducing agents.

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Benedict's Test Results

The color change in Benedict's test reflects the concentration of reducing sugars. A green color signifies low sugar concentration, while a red color indicates a high concentration.

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What is a Lugol's Test?

Lugol's test is a chemical test that uses Lugol's iodine solution to identify the presence of starch in a sample.

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How does Lugol's Test work?

Lugol's iodine solution interacts with the glucose units present in starch molecules, forming a starch-iodine complex. This complex appears as a deep blue-black color.

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What is the Biuret Test?

The Biuret Test is a chemical assay used to detect the presence of proteins in a sample.

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How does the Biuret Test work?

The Biuret test involves the reaction of copper ions (Cu²⁺) with peptide bonds, found in proteins, in an alkaline environment. This forms a complex that changes the color of the solution, indicating the presence of proteins.

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What is Biuret?

Biuret is a copper sulfate solution in sodium hydroxide, which can form a complex with copper ions in the presence of proteins.

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Study Notes

Experiment 3: Macromolecules and Living Things

  • Macromolecules are large, complex molecules, typically consisting of thousands or millions of atoms.
  • They play important roles in biological systems and synthetic materials.
  • Key types of macromolecules in biological systems include carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Dehydration

  • Dehydration reactions link monomers to form polymers.
  • A water molecule is formed during this process.
  • Specific enzymes speed up the formation of covalent bonds.
  • Energy is required for these reactions.

Hydrolysis

  • Hydrolysis reactions break down polymers into monomers.
  • Specific enzymes speed up these processes.
  • Reactions break bonds and release energy.

Carbohydrates

  • Functions include energy storage (starch and glycogen), and structural support (cellulose and chitin).
  • Carbohydrates are composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).
  • The ratio of C:H:O in carbohydrates is 1:2:1.
  • The formula for carbohydrates is (CH₂O)ₙ, where n is the number of carbon atoms.

Classification of Carbohydrates

  • Carbohydrates are classified as simple or complex.
    • Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides (e.g., glucose, fructose, galactose) and disaccharides (e.g., maltose, lactose, sucrose).
    • Complex carbohydrates include polysaccharides (e.g., starch, glycogen, fibers).

Monosaccharides

  • Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, often called simple sugars.
  • They are the basic building blocks for more complex carbohydrates.
  • Monosaccharides consist of one sugar unit.
  • They follow the chemical formula (CH₂O)ₙ, where n is the number of carbon atoms.
  • Classified based on the number of carbon atoms and functional groups.

Classification of Monosaccharides

  • Monosaccharides are categorized by the number of carbon atoms (trioses, pentoses, hexoses).
  • Functional groups define them as aldoses (aldehyde group) or ketoses (ketone group).

Disaccharides

  • Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides combine through a dehydration reaction.
  • The resulting bond is a glycosidic bond.
  • Examples include sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (galactose + glucose), and maltose (glucose + glucose).

Polysaccharides

  • Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates formed from long chains of monosaccharides joined by glycosidic bonds.
  • Categorized into storage and structural types.
    • Storage polysaccharides (e.g., starch, glycogen) store energy.
    • Structural polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose, chitin) provide structural support.

Benedict's Test

  • A test to detect the presence of reducing sugars.
  • Reducing sugars have a free aldehyde or ketone group.
  • The test reagent is blue when there's no reducing sugar.
  • It changes color (green, yellow, orange, or red) depending on the concentration of reducing sugar.

Benedict's Reagent

  • A chemical that contains copper(II) sulfate, sodium carbonate, and sodium citrate.
  • It is typically in an alkaline solution.

Principle Behind Benedict's Test

  • Copper(II) ions in the alkaline solution are reduced to copper(I) ions by reducing sugars.
  • This forms copper(I) oxide, which precipitates, changing the solution's color.

Lugol's Test

  • A test for the presence of starch.
  • Iodine in the solution interacts with starch molecules.
  • The resulting starch-iodine complex is deep blue-black.
  • The absence of starch results in no color change (brown).

Proteins

  • Proteins are large, complex macromolecules made up of amino acids linked together.
  • They are essential for various cellular functions (structure, catalysis, transport, defense, regulation).
  • Each protein has its unique three-dimensional shape.

Amino Acids

  • Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
  • They have an amino group (-NH₂), a carboxyl group (-COOH), and a side chain (R group) that varies between amino acids.

Biuret Test

  • Used to detect the presence of proteins.
  • The presence of proteins causes a color change in the solution (violet/purple).
  • The test reagent changes color from pale blue to violet or purple dependent on the amount of protein.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

  • A water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant vital for growth, development, and repair in the body.
  • Humans cannot produce it; it must be acquired through diet.
  • Found in various fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits.

Test of Vitamin C

  • A titration method uses indophenol solution to quantify vitamin C.
  • Ascorbic acid lowers the pH and changes the color of the solution (Indophenol).
  • The amount of juice required to change the color is inversely proportional to the vitamin C content.

Important Instructions

  • Follow appropriate safety procedures (use correct equipment, read labels, dispose of chemicals properly).
  • Avoid cracked glassware.
  • Avoid cross-contamination.

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