Biological Tests/molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Glucose molecules + fructose =
A
Sucrose
2
Q
Single sugars =
Double sugars =
Chains of sugars =
A
- Monosaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Polysaccharides
3
Q
Test for starch
A
Iodine
4
Q
What colour does iodine solution turn if starch is present?
A
From yellow-brown to inky blue black
5
Q
Test for glucose
A
Benedicts solution
6
Q
What colour does the benedict’s solution turn if glucose is present?
A
From a blue colour to a brick red
7
Q
Test for protein
A
Biuret solution
8
Q
What colour does the biuret solution turn if protein is present
A
Pale blue - mauve/purple
9
Q
Test for lipids
A
Emulsion test
10
Q
What colour does the emulsion solution turn if lipids is present?
A
A milky white emulsion
