Graded Assignment

SCI203A: Biology | Unit 2 | Lessons 8 and 9: Laboratory: Investigating Biological Compounds

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Lab Report
Visit the website shown below to perform all needed lab tests. Take notes on the information presented by this website. Use the data tables that I have provided for you as a guide to what information should be recorded. Next, review the information that has been gathered in each data table and use it to answer the questions that follow. Please be sure to use complete sentences and appropriate punctuation when providing your responses. When you are finished, submit this assignment to your teacher by the due date for full credit. Lab Activity found at: http://www.okc.cc.ok.us/biologylabs/Documents/Organic%20Compounds/Organic%20Compounds.htm

Part 1: Testing for the Presence of Macromolecules

Record your results from this lab in the following data table.
(6 points pt each square)

Macromolecule Testing Phase

Name of Indicator
(used for chemical test)

Describe Positive Test Result

Describe the Color Change that Occurs Describe the Color Change that Occurs

What Tested Positive?

Name of Substance

Describe Negative Test Result

Describe Solution Color Before Testing & Color Observations When Macromolecule is Absent Describe Solution Color Before Testing & Color Observations When Macromolecule is Absent

Lipids

Type Name Here

Proteins

Type Name Here

Name of Substance

Carbohydrates Glucose Carbohydrates Starch

Benedicts Solution

Reddish Orange

Glucose Solution

Turquoise (Blue-Green)
Describe Solution Color Before Testing & Color Observations When Macromolecule is Absent

Type Name Here

Describe the Color Change that Occurs

Name of Substance

Table 1. Positive and Negative Results for the Presence of Organic Macromolecules Part 1: Identifying Parts of a Scientific Process
What was the role of the water test tube for each of the macromolecule testing phases? Respond to above question by using complete sentences with appropriate punctuation.
(3 points)

Score /9 pts

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SCI203A: Biology | Unit 2 | Lessons 8 and 9: Laboratory: Investigating Biological Compounds

Part 2: Identifying Organic Compounds in Everyday Foods

Determine which macromolecules are contained by the foods listed below. The first row in this data table, for the everyday food item of eggs, has been completed for you to provide an example of what is expected.
(12 points 2-3 pts per row)

~Everyday~ Foods
Eggs

Iodine Solution Negative / No Change Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result

Benedict's solution Negative / No Change Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result

Biuret reagent

Sudan Red solution Positive Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result

Macromolecules Present Proteins and Lipids ID Macromolecules by Name ID Macromolecules by Name ID Macromolecules by Name ID Macromolecules by Name ID Macromolecules by Name

Positive Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result Observed Test Result

Salmon

Orange Juice Potatoes Milk Almonds

Part 2: Communicating Results

Describe a chemical indicator. What is it? What is it used for? How does it work?
(4 points)

Score /16 pts Respond to above question by using complete sentences with appropriate punctuation.

Your Score
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