BIO Lab Exam 1 Flashcards
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What does the Biuret reagent test for?
Protein
Positive Biuret test color :
Purple
What does the Benedict solution test for?
Monosaccharides (Simple Sugars)
Positive Benedict test color :
(most) Red, Orange, Yellow, Green (least)
What does the Iodine test for?
Starch
Positive Iodine test color :
Dark Purple / Black
What does the Sudan IV test for?
Lipids
Positive Sudan IV test color :
Bright Pink or Red Droplets
What does pH represent?
The concentration of Hydrogen ions
What color is cabbage water alone?
Purple
What color is cabbage water when vinegar is added?
Pink (ACIDIC)
What color is cabbage water when distilled water is added?
Purple (NEUTRAL)
What color is cabbage water when baking soda is added?
Teal (BASIC)
What is the pH range of neutral blood?
7.25 - 7.35
Does the rate of diffusion increase or decrease as temperature increases?
Increase
What is tonicity?
The amount of solute in a solution
What is osmosis?
The movement of water through a membrane
What happens to a red blood cell in a hypotonic solution?
It will swell/burst.
What happens to a red blood cell in a hypertonic solution?
It will shrink/shrivel.
What happens to a red blood cell in a isotonic solution?
It will stay the same.
Which solution would test positive when using the Biuret test?
Egg Albumin
Which solution would test positive when using the Benedict test?
Apple Juice
Which solution would test positive when using the Iodine test?
10% Starch Solution
Which solution would test positive when using the Sudan IV test?
Oil