Biology B3 Flashcards
What do you use to test for Simple Carbohydrates/Sugar?
Benedicts Solution
What is therapeutic cloning?
Creating a cloned embryo for the sole purpose of producing embryonic stem cells with the same DNA as the donor cell.
What colour does Ethanol and Water turn when Lipids are present?
Milky White
What colour does Iodine turn when Starch is present?
Black
What colour does Benedicts turn when Simple Carbohydrates are present?
Red
What colour does Biuret turn when Proteins are present?
Purple
What do you use to test for Lipids?
Ethanol and Water
What do you use to test for Starch?
Iodine Solution
What do you use to test for Protein?
Biuret Solution
What does Lipase produce?
Glycerol and Fatty Acids
What does Lipase break down?
Lipids
What does Protease produce?
Amino Acids
What does Amylase produce?
Glucose
What does Protease break down?
Proteins
What does Amylase break down?
Starch
Why does the acid not damage the stomach?
The stomach releases a mucus that protects the stomach lining.
Why does the stomach contain hydrochloric acid?
Kills the bacteria. Provide the correct pH for protease enzyme to work.
What enzyme is contained in saliva?
Amylase
What is the function of teeth?
.Breaks food down into smaller pieces so it is easier to swallow.
.Creates a large surface area for faster digestion by enzymes.
