10 Questions
What did the student use in Test 1 to test for reducing sugar in the solutions?
Benedict's solution
Which enzyme was added in Test 2 before using Benedict's solution to test for reducing sugar?
Maltase
What is the product of hydrolysis when maltose is acted upon by maltase?
Glucose
Which beaker contained maltose solution according to the student's setup?
Beaker A
What is the purpose of heating the mixture at 30 °C for 5 minutes in Test 2?
To speed up the reaction of maltase
Which biochemical test was specifically used to identify reducing sugar in the solutions?
Benedict's test
What happens if a non-reducing sugar is present in the solutions during the biochemical tests?
There will be no color change with Benedict's solution
What is the common characteristic between maltose and glucose solutions that made it necessary to conduct two separate biochemical tests on them?
Same concentration
True or False: Maltose solution contains glucose as a component.
True
Why was maltase added before performing Test 2?
To hydrolyze maltose into glucose
Explore the adaptations of companion cells for transporting sugars between cells, aside from the method shown in the diagram. Understand the role and features that make companion cells efficient in facilitating sugar movement.
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