Biology Lab 5 and 6: Macromolecule Detection
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Which of the following statements is true about disaccharides?

  • Disaccharides consist of three or more monosaccharides linked together.
  • Disaccharides are simple sugars with a general formula of [CH2O] n.
  • Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are chemically bonded together. (correct)
  • Disaccharides are formed through the hydrolysis of polysaccharides.

    • What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

  • Short-term energy storage (correct)
  • Long-term energy storage
  • Catalysts for biochemical reactions
  • Structural component of cell membranes

    • Which test is used for the detection of starch?

  • Biuret reagent test
  • Benedict’s test
  • Lugol’s iodine test (correct)
  • Sudan test

    • What is the primary role of glycogen in vertebrates?

    <p>Storage product in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macromolecule is tested using the Sudan test?

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

    In the dehydration synthesis of carbohydrates, what is removed from the reacting monosaccharides?

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

    Which monosaccharide is an isomer of glucose?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a structural component found in carbohydrates?

    <p>Triglycerides in adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color change indicates a positive result in a Benedict's test?

    <p>Light blue to orange-brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is NOT detected using Lugol's iodine solution?

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

    What is the primary role of lipids in organisms?

    <p>Long-term energy storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural component of fats?

    <p>Glycerol and fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of cellulose?

    <p>Indigestible and a part of dietary fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Sudan III in biochemical tests?

    <p>To identify the presence of lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about proteins is false?

    <p>They consist solely of lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which process are excess sugars converted into fats in animals?

    <p>Lipid synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the 'R-group' play in amino acids?

    <p>It defines the unique characteristics and properties of each amino acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding peptide bonds?

    <p>They connect the amino end of one amino acid to the carboxyl end of another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color change indicates a positive test result for peptide bonds using Biuret reagent?

    <p>From blue to violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the reducing sugar detection procedure, which solution serves as the negative control?

    <p>Distilled water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using Benedict's reagent in the test for reducing sugars?

    <p>To induce a color change indicating sugar concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes enzymes accurately?

    <p>They act as organic catalysts in biological systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded before heating the test tubes in the reducing sugar detection experiment?

    <p>The initial color of each reaction mixture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option describes a characteristic of structural proteins?

    <p>They maintain the integrity and shape of cells and tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to indicate the presence of starch in the samples?

    <p>Lugol's iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the starch detection procedure, what does a (+) symbol indicate?

    <p>Presence of starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is used as a negative control for lipid detection?

    <p>Distilled water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the consistency of palm oil be when tested with Sudan III dye?

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

    Which test tube label corresponds to the sample used to detect reducing sugars?

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

    During the starch detection procedure, what is the sequence of adding solutions to the test tubes?

    <p>Water, starch, glucose, potato juice, rice water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by an (-) symbol in the starch detection results?

    <p>Absence of starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of agitating each spot with a stick during the lipid detection test?

    <p>To help dissolve the Sudan III dye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly identifies the function of Benedict's solution in carbohydrate detection?

    <p>It identifies reducing sugars by changing color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sample would show a positive result with Lugol’s solution?

    <p>Starch solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is distilled water tested with each indicator during the experiment?

    <p>To establish a negative control for all tests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn if a brick red color is observed after testing starch with Benedict’s reagent?

    <p>The starch has been converted into glucose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following indicators is specifically used to test for proteins?

    <p>Biuret's solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding lipid detection?

    <p>Palm oil shows insolubility in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of positive controls in the testing process?

    <p>To provide a standard against which results can be compared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected result when testing a glucose solution with Biuret's solution?

    <p>Negative result indicating no macromolecule presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding Biuret reagent to the test tubes?

    <p>To detect the presence of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which solution serves as a positive control in the protein detection procedure?

    <p>Egg white solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected observation when proteins are present in a solution after adding Biuret reagent?

    <p>The solution turns violet or purple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is used as a negative control in the experiment?

    <p>Distilled water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in conducting the protein detection test?

    <p>Label the test tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many drops of Biuret reagent are used in each test tube?

    <p>5 drops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded in the data table after adding Biuret reagent?

    <p>Color changes and presence of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a material used in the protein detection procedure?

    <p>Ethyl alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a (+) indicate in the final column of the data table?

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

    Why is it important to include controls in the experiment?

    <p>To validate the accuracy of the results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a solution remains colorless after adding Biuret reagent, what conclusion can be drawn?

    <p>The solution has no proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a possible reason for an incorrect outcome when testing for proteins?

    <p>Incorrectly labeling the test tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the procedure, what is the main role of glucose solution?

    <p>To act as a reference solution for protein presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would you expect to observe a violet color after the addition of Biuret reagent?

    <p>In the milk test tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lab 5 and Lab 6: Detection of Biological Macromolecules

    • Cells are composed of organic macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, & nucleic acids).
    • This lab demonstrates qualitative tests to detect these macromolecules.

    Objectives

    • Test for monosaccharides (e.g., glucose, fructose) using Benedict's test.
    • Test for starch (a polysaccharide) using Lugol's iodine test.
    • Test for lipids using Sudan III test.
    • Test for proteins using Biuret reagent test.
    • Identify unknown substances by detecting the presence of organic macromolecules.

    Introduction

    • Biological macromolecules are large molecules made of smaller organic molecules (monomers).
    • Four classes of macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

    1) Carbohydrates

    • Monomer: monosaccharide (e.g., ribose, glucose, fructose, galactose).
    • General formula: (CH₂O)ₙ
    • Function: short-term energy storage (glucose), intermediate-term energy storage (starch/glycogen), and structural components (cellulose/chitin).
    • Disaccharides: formed by bonding two monosaccharides (e.g., sucrose, lactose, maltose).

    2) Lipids

    • Function: long-term energy storage, structural components (e.g., cell membranes), and messengers (e.g., hormones).
    • Insoluble in polar substances (like water).
    • Examples: fats, oils, phospholipids.

    3) Proteins

    • Monomer: amino acids (with an amino end, carboxyl end, and variable R-group).
    • Linked together by peptide bonds (dehydration synthesis).
    • Function: control and structural elements (e.g., proteins in cell membranes, muscles), enzymes (biological catalysts), and some hormones.

    4) Polysaccharides

    • Large molecules formed from individual monosaccharide units.
    • Examples: starch (plants), glycogen (animals), cellulose (plant cell walls).

    Tests

    • Benedict's test: detects reducing sugars (all monosaccharides, and most disaccharides except sucrose).
    • Lugol's (IKI) test: detects starch (produces a purple/black color).
    • Sudan III test: detects lipids (based on solubility).
    • Biuret test: detects proteins (violet color indicates presence of peptide bonds between amino acids).

    Additional Information

    • Waxes are lipids important for structural components (plant cuticles/animal coverings).
    • The chemical reaction between reducing sugars and Benedict's reagent (Cu²⁺ ions are reduced to Cu⁺, forming a colored precipitate.)

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