Dive into practical physiological chemistry with hands‑on carbohydrate and urine analysis experiments.
This laboratory manual walks you through essential tests, explanations, and procedures to understand how the body processes carbohydrates, digests fats and proteins, and analyzes urine for diagnostic clues. Clear, step‑by‑step experiments help you connect theory to real results in a structured, student‑friendly format.
Designed for students and lab settings, the book emphasizes the three main carbohydrate groups—monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides—and covers a range of classic tests. You’ll perform color reactions, osazone formations, and fermentation measurements, and you’ll learn how to interpret results with practical notes and cautions. The material also includes chapters on urine analysis, including inorganic and organic constituents, common test reagents, and typical outcomes to expect in routine work.
- Hands‑on carbohydrate analysis: tests for dextrose, pentoses, and disaccharides with described reagents and observations
- Step‑by‑step procedures for qualitative and quantitative checks, including oxidation, reduction, and osazone formation
- Urine testing basics: identifying chlorides, sulfates, phosphates, and organic compounds like urea and uric acid
Ideal for readers new to laboratory technique or seeking a solid, historical grounding in physiological chemistry methods.