Biological molecule food tests Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Reducing sugars:
A
Add benedict’s reagent
Heat in a water bath for 5 minutes
Should form a brick red precipitate
2
Q
Non reducing sugars:
A
Add HCl and heat in a water bath
Add sodium hydrogen carbonate to neutralise
Do benedict’s test
Should give brick red precipitate
3
Q
A