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Who Took Jerell's iPod? ~ An Organic Compound Mystery WorksheetWho Took Jerell's iPod? ~ An Organic Compound Mystery Worksheet
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Who Took Jerell's iPod? ~ An Organic Compound Mystery

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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. 

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

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

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