Testing_for_Organic_Compounds_Lab

// The four classes of organic macromolecules (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids) have very different characteristics. Laboratory tests have been designed to identify which of these compounds is present in different types of foods. (Note: Nucleic acids will not be included in this lab.) //** The Lab**
 * Testing for Organic Compounds Lab **



//The Camera//
 * Taking pictures of what you observe.
 * Taking action photos of you doing two different parts of the lab.

You will turn in a 2-page (one paper, printed on both sides) report following this lab. Use the information below to guide you in your report development.
 * The Report**

//Page 1// On the front side of your paper is where you will show your observations through your data table. Each cell in your table will have a picture of two or three test tubes and your group's background sheet. The test tubes you will take a picture of are the tube with the food you are testing next to the test sample tube that most closely resembles the results of the food you are testing. If you think that your food sample is between two test samples, place your food test tube in the middle of the two test samples.

Things to remember/think about:
 * Below each picture (in each cell), make sure to record the approximate amount of that organic compound type. (0, +,++,+++, or ++++)
 * Label each test tube by number (far left column of data table in directions).
 * All labels on test tubes and the group members' names must be visible in the photo.
 * Make sure your picture is orientated correctly (remember the Photobooth pictures are mirror images that need to be "flipped horizontally").
 * Make this page its own file so you can print it in the landscape arrangement. (Page 2 can be printed in the portrait arrangement.)
 * Remember to title the data table appropriately.
 * Since this lab is based on color observations, your printed page MUST be in color!

//Page 2// This page will be your responses to the questions (#1-5) at the end of the directions sheet. You should have the question listed first (in bold), followed by your response for that question. At the bottom of the page (above the bibliography), include your "action" photos of you doing two different parts of the lab (side by side).

Things to remember/think about:
 * All responses should be in paragraph form. If you only write 3-4 sentences, you are probably not answering the question completely.
 * Include footnotes (citations) within your response and place your bibliography at the bottom of the page.
 * If you are referring to a picture from the data table, include the picture on this side as well. Label the picture correctly (like Figure 1).

This lab report is due //Monday, February 1//. You will need to hand in:
 * Due Date**
 * 1) Paper copy of your lab report stapled to the back of the directions sheet.
 * 2) Electronic Copy of Data Table page (**only**, unless you have both pages in the same file). The assignment name is TestingOrganicCompounds.