4. biological molecules Flashcards
list the chemical elements that make up carbohydrates
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
list the chemical elements that make up lipids
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
list the chemical elements that make up proteins
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen (sulfur)
what is glucose made up of
starch, cellulose, glycogen
what is proteins made up of
amino acids
list the chemical elements that make up DNA
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus (sulfur)
what are lipids made up of
fatty acid, glycerol
what is DNA made up of
nucleotides
what is the chemical test for starch
iodine solution
positive result : blue-black
negative result : orange-brown
what is the chemical test for glucose and maltose (sugars)
benedict solution
positive result : green, yellow, orange, brick red
negative result : remains blue
what is the chemical test for protein
biuret test
positive result : purple
negative result : remains blue
what is the chemical test for lipids
ethanol emulsion test
positive result : milky white emultion
negative result : clear solution