Biological Macromolecules Lab 1 Fall24 (1) (copy)

The process where water is removed to bond subunits covalently is called __________.

Dehydration Synthesis

The most abundant organic compounds in living organisms include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and __________.

Nucleic Acids

In carbohydrates, the ratio of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen is __________.

1:2:1

Glycosidic Bonds form between hydroxyl groups of monosaccharides through __________.

dehydration

Proteins are composed of __________, each containing an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a variable side chain.

Amino Acids

The bond formed between amino acids in proteins is called __________.

Peptide Bond

Triglycerides consist of glycerol and __________ fatty acids.

three

Phospholipids are similar to triglycerides but contain a __________ group instead of one fatty acid.

phosphate

The nitrogenous bases present in DNA include A, G, C, and __________.

T (Thymine)

RNA contains the sugar __________, while DNA contains deoxyribose sugar.

ribose

The test used for reducing sugars, such as glucose and fructose, is known as __________.

Benedict's Test

Benedict’s test green

Green:very low

Benedict’s test yellow

Yellow: low

Benedict’s test orange

Orange:high

Benedict’s test red

Red:very high

A __________ Control does not contain the variable being tested and is used for validation in experiments.

Negative

The __________ Test indicates the presence of proteins by turning violet in color.

Biuret

Chemical tests for organic molecules involve the use of an unknown solution and __________ solutions to validate results.

control

Cellulose serves as a __________ component of plant cell walls.

structural

Test for starch

Iodine solution (brown), reacts chemically with starch to form a blur black color