Biological Molicules And Food Tests Flashcards
What are biological molecules
Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. They are long complex molecules made up from smaller basic units.
What are carbohydrates made up of
Simple sugars
What elements do carbohydrates contain
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
What are proteins made up of
Amino acids
What elements do proteins contain
Carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen
What are lipids made up of
Three fatty acids and glycerol
What elements do lipids contain
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
How do you prepare a food sample
Get food and break it up with pestle and mortar
Transfer food to beaker and add water
Stir mixture with glass rod to dissolve some food
Filter solution using funnel lined with filter paper to get rid of solid food
Which food test tests for glucose
Benedicts
Which food test tests for starch
Iodine solution
Which food test tests for protein
Biuret
Which food test tests for lipids
Sudan III
What food contains glucose
Biscuits, cereal, bread,
What food contains starch
Pasta, Rice, potatoes
What food contains protein
Meat, cheese