Question

questions:

1. what are the names and functions of the 4 macromolecules?

2 what does \macromolecule\ mean? (think about your root words)

1. what are the common elements found in macromolecules? be specific.
2. what are some common foods you can find high concentrations of carbohydrates in?
3. what are some common foods you can find high concentrations of proteins in?
4. what are some common foods you can find high concentrations of lipids in?
5. describe the difference between starch and glucose?
6. which macromolecule will not be tested for in this lab?
7. what is the purpose of an indicator?
8. what is the purpose of a positive and a negative control?
9. what are the 4 types of milk you will be testing?

Explanation:

1. Proteins (build & repair), carbohydrates (energy), lipids (energy storage), nucleic acids (genetic info).
2. "Macro" means large, so large - molecule.
3. Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen.
4. Bread, rice, potatoes.
5. Meat, eggs, beans.
6. Butter, oil, nuts.
7. Starch is polysaccharide, glucose is monosaccharide.
8. No info on lab.
9. Detect substances.
10. Validate results.
11. No info on milk types.

Answer:

1. Proteins (build & repair), carbohydrates (energy), lipids (energy storage), nucleic acids (genetic info)
2. Large - molecule
3. Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
4. Bread, rice, potatoes
5. Meat, eggs, beans
6. Butter, oil, nuts
7. Starch is polysaccharide, glucose is monosaccharide
8. No answer
9. Detect substances
10. Validate results
11. No answer