Yr9 Biology-Food Tests Flashcards
1
Q
What solution is used to test for protein?
A
Biurets
2
Q
What colour does Biurets turn when there is protein?
A
Purple
3
Q
What solution is used to test for sugar?
A
Benedict’s solution
4
Q
What colour does Benedict’s solution turn when there is sugar?
A
Red
Orange
Green
5
Q
What solution is used to test for lipids?
A
Sudan III stain
6
Q
What happens to Sudan III stain when there is lipids?
A
It goes to the top of the liquid
7
Q
What solution is used to test for starch?
A
Iodine
8
Q
What colour does Iodine go when there is starch?
A
Black
