Sub. 1 Sub. 2 Sub. 3 Sub. 4 Sub. 5 Sub.

6
Sugar + + - - - -
Starch + - + + + +
Protein - + - + - +
Lipids - + - + - +
Apple Diet Spam Chicken
Sauce Sprite Broth

1. Which test substances contain lipids?

2, 4, 6
2. Which test substances contain simple sugar?
1, 2
3. Which test substances contain starch?
1, 3, 4, 5, 6
4. Which test substances contain protein?
2, 4, 6
5. Which test substances did not test positive for any of the organic compounds?
none
6. People with diabetes are instructed to avoid foods that are rich in carbohydrates. How could the
observations in this investigation help you decide whether a food should be served to a person
with diabetes?
We now know which substances contain starches and sugars and need to avoid them.
7. The lunch bag has a large, translucent spot on the bottom. What explanation can be made for
this occurrence?
There is an organic item inside the bag that contains lipids.
8. Did any of the food samples that taste sweet test negative for sugar? Explain why this might
happen.
The ones that contained starches tasted sweet, because they are disaccharides that are considered
starches even when its relation is closer to the sweet taste of monosaccharaides.
9. What conclusion can be made if a positive test was the result for any of the organic molecules
for the water sample?

10. Are proteins present in fruits, vegetables and cereals? Design a simple experiment to