Tests for sugars

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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
What colour change occurs if glucose is detected?
Blue -> red or brown
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What is used to test for the presence of starch?
Iodine solution
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What colour change occurs if starch is detected?
Orange or yellow -> purple or black
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What is used to test for the presence of glucose?
Benedict solution
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Starch is a polysaccharide and glucose is a monosaccharide...?
True
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What is used to test for the presence of starch?

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Iodine solution

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What colour change occurs if starch is detected?

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What is used to test for the presence of glucose?

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

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