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What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?
What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?
Which biomolecule is built from amino acids?
Which biomolecule is built from amino acids?
What combination makes up the basic unit of fats/lipids?
What combination makes up the basic unit of fats/lipids?
In the context of biomolecules, which of the following is NOT a basic unit?
In the context of biomolecules, which of the following is NOT a basic unit?
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What type of biomolecule do glycerol and fatty acids contribute to?
What type of biomolecule do glycerol and fatty acids contribute to?
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What is the expected observation in the Test for Thiocyanates when a positive result occurs?
What is the expected observation in the Test for Thiocyanates when a positive result occurs?
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Which test would indicate the presence of protein in saliva?
Which test would indicate the presence of protein in saliva?
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What color change would be observed in Fehling's Test indicating a positive result?
What color change would be observed in Fehling's Test indicating a positive result?
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In the context of saliva, what is the pH range considered to be normal?
In the context of saliva, what is the pH range considered to be normal?
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What result indicates complete digestion during the Starch Digestion Test?
What result indicates complete digestion during the Starch Digestion Test?
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What color indicates the presence of starch before enzymatic activity in the Iodine Test?
What color indicates the presence of starch before enzymatic activity in the Iodine Test?
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Which product is formed during the breakdown of starch by amylase and appears purple?
Which product is formed during the breakdown of starch by amylase and appears purple?
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What does the Fehling's Test indicate when a brick red precipitate is formed?
What does the Fehling's Test indicate when a brick red precipitate is formed?
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What is the significance of colorlessness in the Achrodextrin test?
What is the significance of colorlessness in the Achrodextrin test?
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Which test result indicates the presence of reducing sugars after digestion but does not specify concentration?
Which test result indicates the presence of reducing sugars after digestion but does not specify concentration?
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What color indicates a positive result in the Biuret Test?
What color indicates a positive result in the Biuret Test?
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Which test specifically aims to detect pentose sugars?
Which test specifically aims to detect pentose sugars?
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What does a green to blue color change in the Orcinol Test signify?
What does a green to blue color change in the Orcinol Test signify?
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Which of the following tests can detect both proteins and glycoproteins?
Which of the following tests can detect both proteins and glycoproteins?
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In which test would you expect to see a green, yellow, or red precipitate?
In which test would you expect to see a green, yellow, or red precipitate?
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Study Notes
Biomolecules and their Basic Units
- Proteins are composed of amino acids.
- Carbohydrates are made up of monosaccharides, such as glucose.
- Fats/Lipids are formed from acyl glycerols (glycerol + fatty acids).
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This quiz explores the fundamental building blocks of biomolecules including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Understand the composition and structure of these essential biological molecules, and test your knowledge on their basic units. Perfect for students diving into molecular biology.
