CIE IGCSE Biology Food Tests
Questions and Answers
Concentration of DCPIP solution to add - ANSWER-1%
DCPIP solution is used for the testing of... - ANSWER-vitamin c
Drops of iodine solution to add - ANSWER-5-7 drops
Ethanol is used for the testing of... - ANSWER-lipids
First step of carrying out all food tests - ANSWER-Increase surface area of food
(chopping or grinding)
Iodine solution is used for the testing of... - ANSWER-starch
Negative result for Benedict's solution - ANSWER-blue
Negative result for Biuret reagent - ANSWER-blue
Negative result for Iodine solution - ANSWER-orange-brown
Negative result of DCPIP - ANSWER-solution remains blue
Negative result of Ethanol - ANSWER-clear (no colour)
Positive result for Benedict's solution - ANSWER-brick red (orange-red)
Positive result for Biuret reagent - ANSWER-violet (purple)
Positive result for Iodine solution - ANSWER-blue-black
Positive result of DCPIP - ANSWER-solution decolourises
Positive result of Ethanol - ANSWER-cloudy white emulsion
Ratio of food volume to Benedict's Solution volume (Reducing Sugars) - ANSWER-1
(cm^3) : 2 (cm^3)
Ratio of food volume to Biuret Reagent volume (Proteins) - ANSWER-1 (cm^3) : 2
(cm^3)
Ratio of food volume to ethanol volume (lipids) - ANSWER-1 (cm^3) : 2 (cm^3)
Questions and Answers
Concentration of DCPIP solution to add - ANSWER-1%
DCPIP solution is used for the testing of... - ANSWER-vitamin c
Drops of iodine solution to add - ANSWER-5-7 drops
Ethanol is used for the testing of... - ANSWER-lipids
First step of carrying out all food tests - ANSWER-Increase surface area of food
(chopping or grinding)
Iodine solution is used for the testing of... - ANSWER-starch
Negative result for Benedict's solution - ANSWER-blue
Negative result for Biuret reagent - ANSWER-blue
Negative result for Iodine solution - ANSWER-orange-brown
Negative result of DCPIP - ANSWER-solution remains blue
Negative result of Ethanol - ANSWER-clear (no colour)
Positive result for Benedict's solution - ANSWER-brick red (orange-red)
Positive result for Biuret reagent - ANSWER-violet (purple)
Positive result for Iodine solution - ANSWER-blue-black
Positive result of DCPIP - ANSWER-solution decolourises
Positive result of Ethanol - ANSWER-cloudy white emulsion
Ratio of food volume to Benedict's Solution volume (Reducing Sugars) - ANSWER-1
(cm^3) : 2 (cm^3)
Ratio of food volume to Biuret Reagent volume (Proteins) - ANSWER-1 (cm^3) : 2
(cm^3)
Ratio of food volume to ethanol volume (lipids) - ANSWER-1 (cm^3) : 2 (cm^3)