Lab Practical #1 Flashcards
Name the 7 functional groups?
Hydroxyl
Carbonyl
Carboxyl
Amino
Phosphate
Methyl
Sulfhydryl
- What does the Sudan IV test test for?
- What is a positive result?
- What is a negative result?
- Lipid
- Red layer
- Pink tint
What are some characteristics of Cysteine?
3 carbon
1 amino group
1 amino group
1 Sulfhydryl group
OH stands for which functional group?
Hydroxyl
- What does the biuret test test for?
- What is a positive result?
- What is a negative result?
- Protein
- Dark blue - purple
- Light blue
What is the functional group of glucose?
Hydroxyl
C = O stands for what functional group?
Carbonyl
What 2 functional groups make up all amino acids?
Amino + carboxyl
What is the independent variable?
A variable that does not change
H2N stands for what functional group?
Amino
What is the formula for density?
Density = mass / volume
What is a dependent variable?
A variable that depends on other factors; changes
What situations would you use a water displacement test to find the volume of an object?
For an object that is not easily measurable. (Ex small rock)
SH stands for what functional group?
Sulfhydryl
What is the equation for finding mass?
Mass = volume x density