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A-LevelBiologyBiological moleculesFeb/Mar 2024Paper 1 Q71 Mark

Which flow chart outlining the test for non-reducing sugars is correct? [Figure 7.1]

Aadd alkaline sodium hydrogencarbonate to sample → neutralise with dilute hydrochloric acid → add Benedict's solution and boil
Badd alkaline sodium hydrogencarbonate to sample → neutralise with dilute hydrochloric acid → add biuret solution and boil
Cboil sample with dilute hydrochloric acid → neutralise with sodium hydrogencarbonate → add Benedict's solution and boil
Dboil sample with dilute hydrochloric acid → neutralise with sodium hydrogencarbonate → add biuret solution and boil

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About This A-Level Biology Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Feb/Mar 2024 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Biological molecules and is worth 1 mark.

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