Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Test for carbohydrates/glucose
A
Benedict solution
Red brick/orange
2
Q
Test for vitamin C
A
DCIP
From blue to colourless
3
Q
Proteins
A
Biuret solution
Turns Purple/violet
4
Q
Test for Starch
A
Iodine solution
Turns blue black
5
Q
Test for lipids
A
Water and ethanol
Turns milky/cloudy
6
Q
Subunits for proteins
A
Amino acids
7
Q
Subunits for lipids/fats
A
Glycerol and fatty acids
8
Q
Subunits for carbohydrates
A
Glucose, fructose