Assessment Revision Flashcards
1
Q
What polymer of glucose is found in cellulose ?
A
Beta glucose
2
Q
What polymer of glucose if found in starch ?
A
Alpha glucose
3
Q
Functions of triglycerides ?
A
- Store of thermal energy
- Source of metabolic water
- Protection of internal organs
4
Q
What happens in a glucose test ?
A
Copper II sulphate is reduced to copper I oxide
5
Q
What is the function of magnesium ?
A
Component of chlorophyll
6
Q
What is the function of calcium ?
A
Hardens bones
7
Q
A
8
Q
Test for Reducing Sugar
A
- Benedict’s soloution
- Heat in water bath for 5 mins
- Colour change from blue to brick red depending on sugar concentration
9
Q
Test for Proteins
A
- Biuret soloution
- Add to sample
- If there is a colour change from blue to purple
10
Q
Where can you find cuboidal epithelial tissues ?
A
Kidney, Liver, Ovary and Glands
11
Q
Where can you find columnar tissues ?
A
Trachea
12
Q
Function of Nucleus
A
Contains genetic info coding for transcription
13
Q
Function of nuclear pores
A
Allows mRNA and ribosomes to move out of the nucleus
14
Q
Function of Nucleolus
A
contains chromatin and forms rRNA
15
Q
Function of mitochondria
A
ATP synthesis for aerobic respiration
