Unit 2 - organisation Flashcards

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What is the test for starch?

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Iodine - turns blue/black if starch is present

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What is the test for proteins?

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Biuret - turns mauve / purple if proteins are present

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What is the test for sugar?

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Benedict’s reagent - turns green, yellow, or red if sugar is present

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What is the test for lipids?

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Sudan III - if lipids are present, a red-stained oil layer will float on the water surface.

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