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

Testing for biological molecules — practice question

The diagram presents the outcomes of several tests carried out on a solution of biochemicals. Benedict’s test: blue; non-reducing sugar test: yellow; iodine test: blue-black; biuret test: blue. Which substances are present in the solution?

  • Anon-reducing sugar and starch only
  • Bprotein, non-reducing sugar and starch
  • Cstarch and reducing sugar
  • Dstarch only

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