Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Lab: Gone Bananas continued

  


Today's Learning Objective(s):

-      Describe the structure and function of macromolecules

Tasks:

 

 

1

Corrections Quiz: Macromolecules - if you were absent

Paper / pencil assessment

Multiple Choice (9 items) 0.5 credit

Free Response Questions (four sections) 0.5 credit

Write responses on the designated areas

2

Review the Lab Activities

Lab Directions

 

3

Chemical Tests

Using the chemical reagents, test the known solutions to determine the color of positive results.

 

·  Benedict’s Solution test for sugar

·  Iodine Potassium Iodide (IKI) test for a starch

·  Fat Sudan Stain test for fatty acids

·  Biuret Reagent test for protein

 

Chemical Test Instructions

 

Then, test green and ripened bananas.

 

Record all results in the biology notebook as described in the instructions.

 

Lab Directions

 

 

4

Microscopy

Follow the directions to look at the cells of green and ripened bananas.

 

Lab Directions

 

 

Lesson Review & Homework:

Study! Test Friday

✏️MCQ AP Progress Check
✏️FRQ AP Progress Check


Upcoming Assessments

Friday, 9/26 TEST: Chemistry of Life (unit 1)