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O-LevelBiologyHuman Nutrition5090/11 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q51 Mark

A student carried out two tests on a liquid. When Benedict's solution was added to half of the liquid and heated, it turned red. When biuret reagent was added to the rest of the liquid, it turned mauve (purple). Which conclusion is correct?

AThe liquid contained solutions of lipids and glucose.
BThe liquid contained solutions of lipids and protein.
CThe liquid contained solutions of starch and glucose.
DThe liquid contained solutions of glucose and protein.

✓ Correct answer

D: The liquid contained solutions of glucose and protein.

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Human Nutrition, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 5.

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