A-LevelBiologyBiological molecules9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q71 Mark
A sample of a solution was tested for reducing sugar and the result was negative. Another sample of the same solution was then tested for non-reducing sugar and the result was positive. Which step in the test for non-reducing sugar breaks the glycosidic bonds?
Aaddition of Benedict's reagent
Baddition of sodium hydroxide
Cboiling with hydrochloric acid
Dheating to 80 °C
✓ Correct answer
C: boiling with hydrochloric acid
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