IDENTIFICATION OF BIOMOLECULES

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and DNA

Learning Objectives:

After the completion of the Laboratory exercise students should be able to:

1. Interpret tests for detecting carbohydrates, including reducing sugars and starch.

2. Identify the presence of lipids by using specific testance of mitosis in cell division and organismal growth.

3. Describe the presence of proteins based on the interpretation of a test.                                                                

4. Determine the presence of DNA using specific tests.

5. Relate the presence of certain biomolecules in the urine to health disorders.

NOTE: There is valuable information in the wrong choices as well so feel free to go back and explore all the options!