Question

read the scenario. scientists are studying compounds in a newly discovered rain forest plant. the plant produces an unusual substance that local people say acts as an anesthetic. if another scientist tests the substance using iodine, which macromolecule is the scientist testing for? carbohydrate protein nucleic acid lipid

Explanation:

Iodine is commonly used to test for starches, which are a type of carbohydrate. Starch reacts with iodine to produce a blue - black color. Proteins are tested with biuret reagent, nucleic acids have different detection methods like using dyes for DNA/RNA, and lipids are tested with Sudan dyes.

Answer:

carbohydrate