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O-LevelBiologyEnzymes5090/12 · May/June 2016 · Q41 Mark

Amylase solution is tested with Benedict's solution, biuret solution and iodine solution. Which colours are obtained?

ABenedict's solution: blue, biuret solution: blue, iodine solution: blue-black
BBenedict's solution: blue, biuret solution: blue, iodine solution: brown
CBenedict's solution: blue, biuret solution: purple, iodine solution: brown
DBenedict's solution: red, biuret solution: purple, iodine solution: blue-black

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C: Benedict's solution: blue, biuret solution: purple, iodine solution: brown

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Enzymes, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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