Litmus Milk test Flashcards
1
Q
Litmus Milk contains
A
Lactose (sugar), casein (protein), water, vitamins, minerals and pH indicator
2
Q
pH indicator litmus value for pink color
A
Less than 4.5
3
Q
pH indicator litmus value for purple
A
4.5 to 8.2
4
Q
pH indicator litmus value for color blue
A
greater than 8.3
5
Q
Acids created in the process of lactase breaking down lactose
A
pyruvic/ lactic acids
6
Q
Acids cause pH to _____, resulting in what color on litmus pH indicator?
A
lower; resulting in pink color
7
Q
When casein (proteins) are broken down, it forms ammonia. AMmonia is _____ and causes pH to _____, which results in which litmus pH indicator color change?
A
basic/alkaline; causes pH to rise; results in blue color change
8
Q
_______ + _______ form clots/ gas formation
A
Casein & acids
