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Biology 0610 · Biological molecules

Food tests

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Key idea 1

Benedict's test: heat the sample with Benedict's reagent. Blue → green/yellow/orange/brick-red means reducing sugars are present.

Vitamin C and DCPIP

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A food sample turns blue-black when iodine solution is added. Which nutrient is present?

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