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

Testing for biological molecules — practice question

A student tested one milk sample for biological molecules. The outcomes of the tests were: • When heated to $80\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ with Benedict’s solution, a red colour was produced. • After boiling with acid, then neutralising, and then heating to $80\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ with Benedict’s solution, a red colour was also produced. • On adding Biuret solution, the colour became purple. • On adding iodine solution, the colour became yellow. Which biological molecules have to be present in the milk?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D3 and 4

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