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A-LevelBiologyBiological molecules9700/12 · May/June 2023 · Q71 Mark

Which set of steps is the best method for conducting the emulsion test for lipids?

AAdd 2 cm³ of water to the sample. Pour the water into a test-tube containing 2 cm³ of ethanol. Lipids are present if the mixture becomes cloudy.
BAdd 2 cm³ of ethanol to the sample and shake. Pour the ethanol into a test-tube containing 2 cm³ of water and boil. Lipids are present if the mixture becomes clear.
CAdd 2 cm³ of water to the sample and shake. Pour the water into a test-tube containing 2 cm³ of ethanol and boil. Lipids are present if the mixture becomes cloudy.
DAdd 2 cm³ of ethanol to the sample and shake. Pour the ethanol into a test-tube containing 2cm³ of water and shake again. Lipids are present if the mixture becomes cloudy.

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D: Add 2 cm³ of ethanol to the sample and shake. Pour the ethanol into a test-tube containing 2cm³ of water and shake again. Lipids are present if the mixture becomes cloudy.

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Biological molecules, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 7.

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