HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What reagent is used to test for starch?
A
iodine
B
Benedicts
C
Sudans
D
Lugol’s
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Starch Test: Add Iodine-KI reagent to a solution or directly on a potato or other materials such as bread, crackers, or flour. A blue-black color results if starch is present.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explain which reagent is used in the Iodine test: Lugol’s reagent is used in the Iodine test. This reagent is a common disinfectant and comprises elemental iodine and potassium iodide (KI).

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