ZIMSEC A-Level Biology
8.2.1Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates in ZIMSEC A-Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
Also carries the food tests of 8.2.2 (emulsion) and 8.2.3 (biuret), which are taught together in one lesson.
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 8.2.1.1Carry out qualitative and quantitative tests for reducing sugars, non-reducing sugars and starch.
- 8.2.1.2Describe the formation and breakage of the glycosidic bond.
- 8.2.1.3Describe the synthesis and molecular structure of starch, glycogen and cellulose.
- 8.2.1.4Relate the structures of polysaccharides to their functions in living organisms.
Lessons
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Monosaccharides, disaccharides and glycosidic bonds
30 min
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Starch, glycogen and cellulose
30 min
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Tests for biological molecules
35 min
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Sample question
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Turn Carbohydrates into a strength.
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