Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134093413
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 41.3, Problem 2CC
Thinking about our nutritional needs and feeding behavior, propose an evolutionary explanation for why amylase, unlike other digestive enzymes, is secreted into the mouth.
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Introduction to Experiment 1: Starch Digestion by Amylase
In this experiment, we will look for evidence of starch digestion by testing solutions for the presence of starch and sugars. When starch is present, the iodine in Lugol’s solution turns the solution black, blue, or dark brown. If starch is not present, iodine will dye the solution a yellow color. Benedict’s reagent reacts with “reducing sugars,” including glucose, resulting in a green, orange, or red color. If sugars are not present, Benedict’s reagent remains a light blue color.
What is/are the end product(s) of starch digestion? _____________________________________________________________
What is the name of the enzyme that digests starch (amylose)? ________________________________________________
Hypotheses/Predictions (See Methods section for details):
When mixed with Lugol’s solution, test tube A1 (amylase only) will have what color and why? _____________…
Introduction to Experiment 1: Starch Digestion by Amylase
In this experiment, we will look for evidence of starch digestion by testing solutions for the presence of starch
and sugars. When starch is present, the iodine in Lugoks solution turns the solution black, blue, or dark
brown. If starch is not present, iodine will dye the solution a yellow color. Benedict's reagent reacts with
"reducing sugars," including glucese, resulting in a green, orange, or red color. If sugars are not present,
Benedict's reagent remains a light blue color.
1. What is/are the end product(s) of starch digestion?.
2. What is the name of the enzyme that digests starch (amylose)?
Hypotheses/Predictions (See Methods section for details):
1. When mixed with Lugol'ssolution, test tube A1 (amylase only) will have what color and why?
2. When mixed with Benedict's solution, test tube A1 (amylase only) will have what color and why?.
3.
When mixed with Lugols solution, test tube A2 (starch only) will have what color…
Using specific examples from your learning in biochemistry, explain how glucose breakdown, storage and synthesis occurs and how it is regulated in humans
Chapter 41 Solutions
Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
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