Bio Lab #2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are carbohydrates?
A
They are simple sugars or large molecules that are chains of simple sugars.
2
Q
What is the basic structure of a carbohydrate?
A
Monosaccharide
3
Q
Examples of carbohydrates?
A
Starch, cellulose and glycogen
4
Q
What reagent is used to test for reducing sugars?
A
Benedict’s reagent
5
Q
What reagent is used to test for starch?
A
Lugol’s reagent
6
Q
What is used to determine the presence of lipids?
A
Sudan IV
7
Q
What reagent is used to test for protein?
A
Biuret’s reagent
8
Q
What is used to test for amino acids?
A
Ninjydrin
