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general concepts: match reagents with molecules detected
match each reagent with the type of macromolecule that it can be used to detect
1 biuret
2 iodine
3 benedicts
match each of the options above to the items below.
simple sugars.
protein.
starch.
Biuret reagent is used to detect proteins as it reacts with peptide bonds. Iodine solution is used to detect starch as it forms a blue - black complex with it. Benedict's reagent is used to detect simple sugars (reducing sugars) as it reacts with the aldehyde or ketone groups in them.
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simple sugars: 3. Benedict's
protein: 1. biuret
starch: 2. iodine