Tests for biological molecules

Biology

Pupils will learn how substances essential for chemical reactions, and the products of the reactions, are transported into, around and out of the human body.

Pupils learned about differences in the cell structures of eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.

Biological molecules and enzymes

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Match the reagent to the nutrient it us used to test for?

What colour does iodine turn in the presence of starch?

What substance can be used to test for the presence of lipids?

Is this a positive or a negative test for Benedict's solution?

What colour does Biuret solution turn if it comes into contact with protein?

True or false? This food contains a small amount of reducing sugar?

True or false? Proteins and carbohydrates are polymers.

Which of these is a use for lipids in an organism?

True or false? Animals store carbohydrate as glycogen.

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Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Tests for biological molecules

Lesson outcome

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