Kadjnfvdauivandd Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
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What is the primary test used to detect proteins in a sample?

A

Biuret test

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True or False: The Benedict’s test is used to detect the presence of starch.

A

False

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Fill in the blank: The _______ test is used to detect reducing sugars.

A

Benedict’s

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4
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What color change occurs in the Biuret test if proteins are present?

A

Violet

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5
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Which test is used for detecting lipids?

A

Sudan III test

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following tests can detect starch? A) Biuret test B) Iodine test C) Benedict’s test

A

B) Iodine test

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7
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What is the principle behind the Sudan III test?

A

It stains lipids red.

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True or False: A negative Benedict’s test indicates the absence of all sugars.

A

False

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9
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What is the color of the solution when starch is present in an iodine test?

A

Blue-black

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10
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Which test is used to confirm the presence of non-reducing sugars?

A

Acid hydrolysis followed by Benedict’s test

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Fill in the blank: The _______ test can indicate the presence of proteins, but it is not specific.

A

Biuret

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12
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What reagent is used in the Ninhydrin test?

A

Ninhydrin

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13
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Multiple Choice: What is the color change in the Ninhydrin test for amino acids? A) Blue B) Yellow C) Purple

A

C) Purple

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14
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What is the purpose of heating in the Benedict’s test?

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To facilitate the reaction between reducing sugars and the reagent.

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15
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True or False: The iodine test is specific for polysaccharides.

A

True

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16
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What is the main limitation of the Biuret test?

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It cannot distinguish between different types of proteins.

17
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Fill in the blank: The _______ test is commonly used to identify glucose specifically.

18
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What does a positive Sudan III test indicate?

A

Presence of lipids

19
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Multiple Choice: Which test requires acid hydrolysis before testing for sugars? A) Iodine test B) Benedict’s test C) Biuret test

A

B) Benedict’s test

20
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What is the expected result of a negative iodine test?

A

No color change (remains brown)

21
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True or False: The Sudan III test can be used to identify proteins.

22
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What type of sugar does the Benedict’s test primarily detect?

A

Reducing sugars

23
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Fill in the blank: The _______ test can indicate the presence of both starch and glycogen.

24
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What color indicates a positive result in the Biuret test?

A

Violet or purple

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a carbohydrate test? A) Iodine B) Biuret C) Benedict's
B) Biuret
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What does the term 'reducing sugar' refer to?
Sugars that can donate electrons to reduce other molecules.