Within the setting of a crime scene investigation, biochemistry beginners analyze organic compounds as a means of determining "Who dunnit." They use a brown paper test for lipids, glucose test strips and iodine to identify carbohydrates, and Biuret reagent for proteins. They apply what they experience to the lunch remains of the suspects in order to solve the mystery of who stole Jerell's iPod. 

Concepts

carbohydrates, organic molecules, molecules, lipids, nucleic acids, organic compounds, protein

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Additional Tags

protein, carbohydrate, lipid, nucleic acid, organic compound, organic molecule, lab activty, science

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Pros

• The procedures, data tables, and evaluation questions are well written
• Provides a teacher reference guide to help prepare for the lesson

Cons

• None