Starch containing nutrients

Principle

One of the most important nutrients our foods contain is starch. It belongs to the carbohydrates. In the metabolism of our bodies it is broken down into sugar which together with fasts supplies through the process of respiration (=combustion) the energy required to keep the body alive and functional.

Benefits

• Experiment is part of a complete solution set with a total of 44 experiments for botany, reproduction, soil, food and digestion, senses, physiology.

• With student worksheet, appropriate for all class levels.

• With detailed instructor information.

• Optimized for tight schedules, i.e. minimum preparation time required.

• Biology solution set specifically designed to include all required accessories.

Tasks

Learn to recognize a possible test for starch and examine the foods in which starch is contained.