Biochemical Tests boilogy 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? BiologyBiological molecules, organic chemistry and biochemistryASAll boards Created by: alexCreated on: 11-05-11 19:22 Biochemical Tests Benedict's Test tests for reducing sugars (monosaccharides and some disaccharides) tests for non reducing sugars - which have to be broken down to mono's first add solution and heat If sugar is present it will turn from blue to brick red. . Iodine Test tests for starch iodine must be dissolved in potassium iodine if starch is present it will change from browny orange to blue-black 1 of 2 Biuret Test tests for proteins originally blue - if protein is present a purple layer forms . Emulsion Test test for lipids shake with ethanol if lipid is present solution will turn milky white . Colorimeter measures the concentration of glucose measures the strength of the colour by passing light through it 2 of 2
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