Biomolecules
Explore the structure, function and nutritional importance of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, along with vitamins, minerals, water and biochemical food testing.
Level
Senior Cycle
Subject
Biology
Specification
Senior Cycle Science
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Learning Outcomes
1.2.1–1.2.6 — Chemicals of Life: Biomolecules. These cover carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, minerals, vitamins, water, qualitative food testing and quantitative reducing-sugar testing.
- Describe the structures, metabolic roles and nutritional sources of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
- Explain the biological importance of minerals, vitamins and water.
- Distinguish between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins and understand the consequences of deficiency.
- Carry out qualitative tests to identify nutrients in food samples.
- Investigate quantitatively the amount of reducing sugar present in food samples.
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