Test for the presence of a reducing sugar (aka glucose) (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Glucose is what type of sugar?
Glucose is what type of sugar?
Reducing sugar
Definition of monosaccharide
Definition of monosaccharide
Single sugar subunit
A monosaccharide is a type of what?
A monosaccharide is a type of what?
Type of carbohydrate
Function of glucose
Function of glucose
Source of energy
General formula for carbohydrates
General formula for carbohydrates
Chemical formula for glucose
Chemical formula for glucose
Reagent used to test for reducing sugar
Reagent used to test for reducing sugar
Benedict's solution
Heating time for Benedict's test
Heating time for Benedict's test
3-5 minutes
Where to heat test tube in Benedict's test?
Where to heat test tube in Benedict's test?
Boiling water bath
Positive result for Benedict's test (colour change)
Positive result for Benedict's test (colour change)
Blue to brick red/orange
Control colour in Benedict's test
Control colour in Benedict's test
Blue
