Betsy obtained the following results from her lab tests: Biuret turned purple, Iodine turned black, Sudan IV produced an evenly distributed pink color, Benedict’s was blue. Explain what biological molecules are present in her sample and how you know that?

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Betsy obtained the following results from her lab tests: Biuret turned purple, Iodine turned black, Sudan IV produced an evenly distributed pink color, Benedict’s was blue. Explain what biological molecules are present in her sample and how you know that?
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There are four types of biomolecules present in our body, carbohydrate, protein, lipids and nucleic acid. among these four protein is the most abundant macromolecule in our body.  Protein performs various function in our body. Carbohydrate acts as a major energy source in our body. Lipids also perform various functions in our body. There are 2 types of nucleic acids present in our body, DNA and RNA. DNA acts as a genetic material in almost all living organisms. 

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