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Lab: Identifying Nutrients

Question 2 • HVA 26-27 IM Biology A

Which reagent is used to test for protein?

Answer
A
Sudan red
B
Lugol's solution
C
Biuret reagent
D
Benedict's solution

Explanation

Biuret reagent is used to test for protein. It reacts with peptide bonds and changes from blue to violet or purple when protein is present. Sudan red tests for lipids, Lugol’s solution tests for starch, and Benedict’s solution tests for reducing sugars.

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