NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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Which of the following tests for starch?
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Iodine
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Benedict’s
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Biuret
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Emulsion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A chemical test for starch is to add iodine solution (red) and see if it turns blue/black in colour. It is possible to distinguish starch from other carbohydrates using this iodine solution test.
Detailed explanation-2: -Iodine test is done to confirm the presence of starch in a given food sample. Conversion of the colour of iodine from brown to violet indicates the presence of starch.
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