Macromolecule Test

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What chemical indicator is used to test for Starch or Complex Carbohydrates?

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Lugol’s (Iodine)

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What is a monomer?

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The building blocks of polymers.

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What does a blue color indicate when testing for simple sugars with Benedict's solution?

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No presence of carbohydrates.

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What property do lipids exhibit?

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Hydrophobic.

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What does a violet/purple color indicate when testing for proteins with Benedict's solution?

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Not enough information.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

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They serve as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.