Types of Macromolecules Lab Report Name: Drasti Patel ID #: 20575017 Partner: Sijia Luo Course: BIOL 130L – 019 Tuesday, 7:30 Room # 151 TA: Ashutosh Patel, Doshina Naila Date of Experiment: September 16, 2014 Date of Submission: September 23, 2014 Introduction: The objective of this lab experiment is to identify different macromolecules by carrying out three different tests such as iodine test, Benedict’s test and the biuret test. These three tests are going to examine different properties of macromolecules such as their bonds, and functional groups to identify the solution as one of the four macromolecules. The iodine test is used to determine the presence of polysaccharides such as starch and glycogen in the solution (Harisha, 2006).…
Simple sugars, also known as monosaccharides, serve as fuel for the cellular functions of our bodies and provide us with the energy we need to go about our daily lives (Phelan, 2013, p. 52-53). HFCS is a liquid sweetener that, like sucrose (table sugar), is broken down into simple sugars…
Which would include lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. A lipid is a group of naturally occurring molecules, some example of lipids are fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, phospholipids, and more. A protein is a large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues. A nucleic acid is a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain. A carbohydrate is biological molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms.…
Organic compounds are very vital and Carbon is an elemnt that makes up organic compounds. Carbon helps organic compounds make up cells and carry out important life functions. Additionally, carbon can form strong bonds with itself and many other elements. This unique characteristic permits carbon to make diverse, large, and complex molecules. Furthermore, many components in the human body consist of carbon, such as water, protein, DNA and many more.…
Cells in the human body require many compounds to survive. The main substances found in all living organisms are a mix of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Each of these substances has a different niche as a part of the body, and all of them must either come from the diet or be created using other chemicals in the body. Functions of Carbs Carbohydrates are the preferred source of energy for most of the tissues in the body, including the nervous system and the heart. Carbohydrates from the diet are converted into glucose, which can either be immediately used as a source of energy or stored in the form of glycogen.…
High fructose corn syrup is a simple carbohydrate also known as a monosaccharide. Sweet corn kernels are harvested and converted into starch by using caustic soda. Typically, cornstarch is 93% to 96% glucose. Because pure corn syrup is not sweet enough for food manufacturing, food processors add Enzymes to convert glucose into fructose, which changes the molecular structure. The exact ratio of glucose to fructose depends on the manufacturing process.…
Define a molecule and a compound. Compare and contrast ionic and covalent bonds. Molecule is the smallest unit of an element or compound, made up of two or more atoms held together by strong chemical bond. Compound is a molecule made up of atoms of two or more elements bonded together.…
The four macromolecules present in all living organisms are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nuclear acids (Daempfle, 2016). Carbohydrates provide energy. Like carbohydrates, the main function of lipids is to store energy long-term. Proteins are the most common macromolecule in livings systems; they play various roles in our bodies from hair, nails, and skin to having functions in chemical reactions within cells. Nucleic acids play a vital role in the formation of proteins which perform many essential functions for cells.…
Diabetes is a medical disorder that affects the way the body uses food for the growth and energy. (Diabetes: Taking charge of your health) In America, more than 20 million people have diabetes. (American Medical Association, 1) There are two types of diabetes—type 1 and type 2. The type 1 diabetes generally occurs at age 8 to 18, and mostly occurs with genetic.…
As previously mentioned, the main dietary requirements for a basketball player is carbohydrates and protein. There are two forms of carbohydrates, simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are foods like white bread, lollies and soft drinks. Complex carbohydrates are foods like wholegrain breads, pasta, rice and vegetables.…
Introduction Carbohydrates are essential to the human diet, but sometimes people want to lose weight, so they start a low-carbohydrate diet. A low-carbohydrate diet is a diet that is defined as limiting a number of carbohydrates that a person can ingest. While some people find carbohydrates to be the source of weight gain, they actually keep the human body functioning properly. A low- carbohydrate diet is a great way to lose weight and provide the body with energy, but it is important to know the difference between processed sugars and natural sugars and what they are composed of.…
Elizabeth Barron Winters July 9th, 2017 Case study 1 Atkins or Fadkins Part 1: Macronutrients and energy Question 1: Proteins: do most of the work in the cells, required for structure, function, and regulation of the bodys tissues and organs. They also transport nutrients and are catalyst. Examples of proteins are nuts, meats, and beans. Carbohydrates: source of energy for the body, simple and complex carbs. Examples are fruits, pasta, sugar, and, grain.…
Providing food in early years settings to ensure children’s health and encourage development. Produce a piece of writing to explain the impact of diet on children’s health and development. A child’s diet is very important to encourage development and growth. Having an unbalanced diet can increase the risk of many health issues both in childhood and later life.…
Carbohydrates can be classified into three groups: monosaccharide, disaccharides and polysaccharides. Monosaccharide is simple sugars, and its main representatives are glucose (manufactured by plants during photosynthesis), fructose (found in honey) and lactose (found in milk). The union of two monosaccharaides forms disaccharides, and his best-known representatives are sucrose and lactose. Sucrose consists of a glucose molecule and a fructose molecule. Sucrose is the sugar we consume at home, which we use in our coffee, juices, pastries etc.…