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BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES - Coggle Diagram
BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES
Carbohydrates
Monomer
Glucose
Shape
Glucose is a hexagon. Sugars are soluble in water.
Energy source
Used in Respiration.
Stores Energy in
Plant (Starch)
Glycogen (animals).
Starch
Tested with
Iodine Solution
Positive Result
Blue-Black.
Glucose
Tested with
Benedict's Solution
Postive Result (Heat)
Orange-Red.
Lipids
Components
1 Glycerol and 3 Fatty Acids
Key Properties
Insoluble in water.
Energy Role
Used as Energy Stores.
Structural Role
Important for Cell Membranes.
Tested With
Ethanol Emulsion Test.
Positive Result
Milky White Emulsion.
Proteins
Monomer
Amino Acids.
Key Feature
Specific Sequence of amino acids determines the protein.
Function
Enzymes, Antibodies, Haemoglobin.
Function
Forming Cell Membranes.
Tested With
Buiret Reagent
Positive Result
Violet (Purple)