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IGCSE Biology
Testing for biochemicals
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Biology
9th Grade
05/20/2010

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What solution is used to test for protein? & what colour indicates a positive result?
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Biuret reagent, mauve/purple
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What solution is used to test for starch? & what colour indicates a positive result?
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Iodine solution, deep blue/black
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What solution is used to test for glucose? & what colour indicates a positive result?
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Benedict's reagent, orange/brick red
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How do we test for Vitamin C?
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Vitamin C takes the colour out of a blue dye called DCPIP.
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True or False: proteins are insoluble in water.
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False; fats and oils are insoluble in water.
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