Tests for sugars

IGCSE Double Award specification

Can't remember which colour iodine turns in the presence of glucose? Wait, is iodine even used to test for glucose? Find out if you know the answers here!

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  • Created by: John Leog
  • Created on: 07-05-11 11:37

1. What colour change occurs if glucose is detected?

  • Red -> green
  • Blue -> red or brown
  • Orange -> yellow
  • Aqua-marine -> deep sea green
  • Green -> yellow
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2. What is used to test for the presence of starch?

  • Benedict solution
  • Phenolphthalein
  • Iodine solution
  • Glucagon solution
  • Ethanol solution

3. What colour change occurs if starch is detected?

  • Brown -> pink
  • Orange or yellow -> purple or black
  • Pale blue -> colourless
  • Ground-in dirt -> crystal white
  • Purple or black -> red

4. What is used to test for the presence of glucose?

  • Catalase solution
  • Ethanol solution
  • Benedict solution
  • Iodine solution
  • Phenolphthalein

5. Starch is a polysaccharide and glucose is a monosaccharide...?

  • True
  • False

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