Digestion - Chemical tests Flashcards by Gavin De Silva | Brainscape

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Benedict’s test

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Tests for glucose

Add Benedict’s and heat

Blue -> Orange/Brick Red (positive)

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Iodine test

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Tests starch

Add Iodine

Yellow -> Blue/Black (positive)

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Biuret test

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Tests protein

Add Biuret A then Biuret B

Blue -> Lilac

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Emulsion test

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Tests fats

Add ethanol + shake

Pour into distilled water

Milky white emulsion forms (positive)

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