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Macromolecules

Introduction to food tests

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This Smart Worksheet provides an introduction to how chemical tests work, and how to use them to identify carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. It includes practice with analysing test results and interpreting experimental data.

Learning outcomes

  • Describe the purpose, capabilities and mechanism of action for food tests.
  • Evaluate the results of food tests.
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Skills

Concepts, Principles and Theories

  • What the different food groups are
  • How and when to use different food tests
  • How food tests interact with macromolecules to give results

Interpreting and Analysing Data

  • How to determine if various food tests are positive or negative: iodine solutions, Benedict's reagent, emulsion and biuret reagent
  • How to identify the macromolecule composition from food test results

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Degrees

Biochemistry
Biological science

Modules

Bio essentials
Biological chemistry
Quantitative chemistry

Topic

Macromolecules

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