CSI Investigation Lab Report -

Colby Green:

Over the past week, a scenario was presented to the students of a PAP Biology class in
which they had to analyze the stomach contents of a murder victim. Below are their
results and observations from this experiment.

Table 1. Positive And Negative Results For The Presence Of Organic

Macromolecules
Macromolecule Chemical Test Positive Test Negative Test
Result Result

Lipids Sudan IV Test Reddish-Orange Dark Red Liquid

 Lipid Droplets

Proteins Biuret Test Violet Liquid Light Blue Liquid

Carbohydrates- Benedicts Test Yellowish-Orange Aqua Blue Liquid

Glucose Liquid (Heated)

Carbohydrates- Iodine Test Dark Blue Liquid Yellow Or Orange

Starch Liquid

Table 2. Observations Found In Macromolecule Tests

Test For Lipids Test For Proteins Test For Glucose Test For Starch

Observations: Observations: Observations: Observations:

Liquid changed Liquid changed Liquid exhibited Once more, no
colors from red to from light blue to a much noticeable color change
orange in a matter light purple or color change upon occurred while the
of seconds. Test lavender color conjoinment. Liquid reaction took place.
was concluded to within seconds. changed to a Test was concluded
be positive in this With these results, yellowish-orange to be negative.
regard. Red oil the test was liquid in a matter of
droplets could be positive. seconds. Test was
observed. positive.

Present? X Present? X Present? X Present?

Not Present? Not Present? Not Present? Not Present? X

Figure 1. Above are the lab results which the students attained from the lab experiment.
Not results are positive.

Conclusion:
This experiment taught these students about the job of a lab scientist whenever
detectives need answers after a murder or the like. These are the diverse multitude of
tests which the lab scientists use to analyze what the victim has ingested. These tests
can be used to either find lethal toxins (which would likely be the cause of death), or, as
in this case, determine where the victim had their last meal, and possibly where the
crime took place. This type of work occurs daily and is largely kept secret. This
experiment showed positive Sudan IV and Biuret tests. These tests hinted toward the
presence of proteins and lipids, although nothing is certain at this point. Negative tests
included both carbohydrate tests, hinting that carbohydrates werent present within the
stomach contents, although again, this isnt necessarily true. In all, these students
enjoyed the experiment, but must of all, learned to only speak for the evidence.