BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Test used to detect starch in a sample:
A
Biuret test
B
Iodine test
C
Benedict’s test
D
Brown paper bag test
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Using an iodine solution, you can test for the presence of starch. When starch is present, the iodine changes from brown to blue-black or purple.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the presence of starch, iodine changes its color from brown to blue-black or purple. So, iodine can be used to test the presence of starch.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why do we perform Test for Starch? The iodine test for starch is mainly performed to test the presence of carbohydrates. The food products which we eat include different types of carbohydrates, among which starch and sugars are the main carbohydrates found in our food products.

Detailed explanation-4: -To know the presence of starch in any given sample of food, the iodine test can be performed. In this, iodine solution is used. In this, few drops of iodine solution is added to the food sample. If starch is present in a food item, it will turn blue-black colour.

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