What we eat
Meats and beans are this type of biomolecule.
What are proteins?
What is the main function for nucleic acids?
store genetic information/create proteins
The most essential element in biomolecules.
Carbon
The biomolecule we did NOT test for in the lab.
What are nucleic acids?
The name for the single building blocks needed to create polymers.
What are monomers?
Bread, rice, and vegetables are this type of biomolecules.
What are carbohydrates?
The biomolecule that stores energy.
Lipids
We use the iodine test to test for the presence of __________.
Starches
The name for the carbohydrate monomer?
Simple sugar/monosaccharides
Butter and cheese are this type of biomolecule.
What are Lipids?
What is the MAJOR function for carbohydrates?
Quick Energy Source
What is the only biomolecule to contain Phosphorous?
Nucleic Acids
How do we test for lipids?
The paper bag test (check to see if light shines through)
Enzymes are a type of ____________.
Protein
This biomolecule is received everytime we eat another organism.
What is Nucleic acid?
Name 2 biomolecules that provide structural support.
proteins and carbohydrates
Name the two carbohydrates we tested for?
Glucose and starches
What is a phospholipid?
A special type of lipid with two tails, makes up cell membranes.
Nuts, seeds, and fish are made of this type of biomolecule.
What are Lipids?
Hemoglobin helps transport oxygen. This is an example of a function for what type of biomolecule?
Proteins
Both lipids and carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. How can you tell them apart?
The ratios are different/structures are different
What is the name of the solution that changes from blue to purple in the presence of protein?
Biuret solution
The addition or removal of ___________ causes biomolecules to sythesize or break apart.
water