Carbohydrate Testing: Molisch and Benedict's Tests
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What is the purpose of Selivanoff's test?

  • To identify non-reducing sugars
  • To differentiate between ketoses and aldoses (correct)
  • To detect the presence of starch
  • To estimate reducing sugars

Which test is used for the detection of galactose and lactose?

  • Osazone test
  • Tollen's test
  • Mucid acid test (correct)
  • Fehling's test

How does the iodine test indicate a positive result?

  • Appearance of yellow-colored crystals
  • Formation of a dark grey precipitate
  • Blue-black or purple color (correct)
  • Cherry red-colored complex

What does the formation of a silver mirror indicate in Tollen's test?

<p>Presence of reducing sugars/aldoses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reagent is used in Osazone test?

<p>Phenylhydrazine in acetate buffer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of Fehling's test?

<p>Estimation or detection of reducing sugars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test is specifically used to detect the presence of pentoses?

<p>Bial's Test (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color indicates the presence of carbohydrates in the Molisch Test?

<p>Purple (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reagent is crucial for the Barfoed's Test to detect reducing monosaccharides?

<p>Barfoed's reagent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Benedict's Test?

<p>Detects reducing sugars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Bial's Test, pentoses are dehydrated into which compound that forms a blue-green precipitate?

<p>Furfural (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates a positive result in the Molisch Test for carbohydrates?

<p>Purple or purplish-red ring (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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