Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Testing for biological molecules

Testing for biological molecules — practice question

A student performed Benedict’s test on a sample and obtained a negative result. What should the student do to confirm that there are no sugars in the sample?

  • Aboil the sample for 5 minutes then repeat the Benedict0s test
  • Bboil with alkali, neutralise with hydrochloric acid and repeat the Benedict0s test
  • Cboil with hydrochloric acid, neutralise with alkali and repeat the Benedict0s test
  • Drepeat the Benedict0s test but add more Benedict0s reagent

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