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Biomolecules tests
Test for starch, fat, reducing sugar, protein
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Qualitative | To test whether something is present or not |
| Quantitative | To test the amount of something that is present |
| What sources of carbs can you use to test for starch? | Bread Potato |
| What control substance is used for starch test? | Water |
| What stain is used in starch test | Iodine |
| What colour will iodine turn when starch is present? | Blue/black |
| What source of fat can you use to test for lipids? | Butter Oil |
| What do you do to test for lipids? | Rub oil into brown paper and leave to dry |
| What source of reducing sugar can you use when testing for sugar | Glucose solution Non diet soda |
| What solution is added to the test tubes when testing for sugar | Benedict’s solution |
| How do you maintain the temp of the water bath? | Set the water bath to the optimal temperature |
| What colour will the glucose test tube turn? | From blue to orange/red |
| What source of protein do you use to test for protein? | Egg whites |
| What control do you use when testing for protein? | Rice |
| What solution is shaken into the test tubes when testing for protein? | Biuret solution |
| What colour will the protein turn? | From blue to purple |