Chemicals of life Assignment

Questions on carbohydrates

a. Describe the structure and components of various carbohydrates

b. Explain the properties of carbohydrates.

c. Explain the functions of carbohydrates in organisms.

d. Describe the condensation of carbohydrates

e. Describe the hydrolysis of carbohydrates

f. Identify the various categories of carbohydrates.

Questions on lipids

a. Describe the structure and components of lipid molecules.

b. State the properties of lipids.

c. Explain the functions of lipids in organism.

d. Describe the structure of steroids

e. Explain the effects of lipids and steroids to organisms

f. Describe the condensation of fatty acids and glycerol to form lipids

g. Describe the hydrolysis of lipids to fatty acids and glycerol

h. Compare waxes and lipids

i. State importance of cholesterol in organism

j. To carry out tests to identify lipids on food and extracts.