Tests for biological molecules Flashcards

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What is the test for starch

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Iodine solution
Brown to blue-black

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What is the test for a reducing sugar?

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Benedicts solution
Heat in water bath
Blue to brick red precipitate

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What is the test for a non reducing sugar?

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Boil with hydrochloric acid
Benedicts test
Heat in water bath
Blue to brick red

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What is the test for lipids?

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Emulsion test (Ethanol and Water)
White layer

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What is the test for proteins?

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Biurets solution
Blue to purple

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