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What is the general test for carbohydrates?
What is the general test for carbohydrates?
What indicates a positive result in the Glucose Molisch test?
What indicates a positive result in the Glucose Molisch test?
Violet ring
What color change indicates a positive result in the Iodine test?
What color change indicates a positive result in the Iodine test?
Purple/black
What indicates a negative result in the Iodine test for Glucose, Water, and Maltose?
What indicates a negative result in the Iodine test for Glucose, Water, and Maltose?
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What color is observed in the Iodine test for Starch?
What color is observed in the Iodine test for Starch?
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What is tested using Benedict's test?
What is tested using Benedict's test?
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What color indicates a positive result for glucose in the Benedict's test?
What color indicates a positive result for glucose in the Benedict's test?
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What result is observed for Sucrose in the Benedict's test?
What result is observed for Sucrose in the Benedict's test?
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Which test identifies monosaccharides?
Which test identifies monosaccharides?
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What does a positive Barfoed's test for glucose indicate?
What does a positive Barfoed's test for glucose indicate?
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Which sugar is a ketohexose?
Which sugar is a ketohexose?
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Match the following tests with their results for Sucrose:
Match the following tests with their results for Sucrose:
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Match the following tests with results for Water:
Match the following tests with results for Water:
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Match the following tests with results for Starch:
Match the following tests with results for Starch:
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Study Notes
Carbohydrate Testing Methods
- Molisch Test: A general test for the presence of carbohydrates, indicating a positive result with a violet ring.
- Glucose & Sucrose Molisch Test: Both yield a positive result with a violet ring.
Starch Testing
- Iodine Test: Used to detect starch by adding potassium iodide solution; a positive result shows a color change to purple/black.
- Glucose, Water, Maltose Iodine Test: These do not yield a positive result, indicated by a negative (yellow) outcome since they are not polysaccharides.
- Starch Iodine Test: A positive response is indicated by a blue-black color.
Reducing Sugar Tests
- Benedict's Test: A biochemical reaction to identify reducing sugars; a positive result appears brick red.
- Positive Reducing Sugars: Glucose, maltose, and fructose all produce a brick red result with Benedict's.
- Negative Reducing Sugars: Sucrose and starch remain blue, indicating they are not reducing sugars.
Monosaccharide Identification
- Barfoed's Test: Specifically tests for monosaccharides; a positive result for glucose and fructose is brick-red.
- Maltose Barfoed's Test: Yields a positive result after 10 minutes, indicating it is a disaccharide.
- Negative Monosaccharides: Sucrose and starch both return a blue result, indicating they are not monosaccharides.
Aldohexose vs Ketohexose
- Seliwanoff's Test: Distinguishes between aldohexoses and ketohexoses, particularly effective for fructose.
- Fructose & Sucrose Seliwanoff's Test: A positive reaction shows deep red, demonstrating fructose presence.
Summary of Test Results
- Molisch Test: Violet ring for carbohydrates, clear colorless for water, blue-black for starch, indicates presence of glucose and sucrose.
- Iodine Test: Clear yellow with non-polysaccharides, blue-black for starch.
- Benedict's Test: Clear blue solution for non-reducing sugars (sucrose, starch).
- Barfoed's Test: Clear blue for polysaccharides, brick red for monosaccharides (glucose, fructose).
- Seliwanoff's Test: Cherry-red when fructose is present, light yellow suggests water or negative results for non-sugars.
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This quiz covers important qualitative tests for carbohydrates, including the Molisch test and the Iodine test for starch. It aims to enhance your understanding of the chemical characteristics of common carbohydrates through key definitions and results. Test your knowledge and prepare effectively for your lab sessions!
