bio lab midterm quiz

What does the benedicts test look for

reducing sugars

what does the Iodine test look for

starches

what does the sudan test look for

lipids

what does the biuret test look for

proteins

where is the plasmid in a the prokaryotic cell?

in cytoplasm by nucleoid region

What cellular feature ( s ) differentiate autotrophic from heterotrophic organisms

chloroplast vs mitochondria

We often imply that multicellular organisms are more advanced (and therefore more successful) than unicellular or colonial organisms. W hy this is not true ?

although multicellular organisms are more complex and can preform more functions, unicellular and colonial organisms are very successful and don't require a lot to survive.

molecular weight.

the weight of a molecule per mole

Define plasmolysis

when the plant cell has water removed and it shrinks

Define the terms turgor pressure and turgid.

tugor is the pressure that water gives to a cell when it is moving throughout the cell

turgid - full of water

Why do you think pineapples have a high amount of bromelain in them (what purpose might it serve)

I think that it is used to break down proteins as a defense mechanism from bugs, etc