Activity 4 - Hydrolysis of Carbohydrates
Activity 4 - Hydrolysis of Carbohydrates
Activity 4 - Hydrolysis of Carbohydrates
Activity No. 4
HYDROLYSIS OF CARBOHYDRATES
A. STARCH
B. SUCROSE
Question Guide:
1. In which tube (A, B, C) have you observed hydrolysis of starch and sucrose? Prove
your answer.
Starch – In tube A, we observed the hydrolysis process of starch because it has a red
precipitate - a positive result in Benedict’s test which indicates that the starch is
converted into glucose and a yellowish color - a negative result in Iodine test which is
indicates the absence of reducing sugar glucose.
Sucrose - Tube A also exhibits the hydrolysis process because of positive results in
Benedict's and Seliwanoff's tests. Sucrose is a non-reducing sugar; therefore, it will
have a negative effect on both. With a positive result, it is possible to conclude that
hydrolysis happened, releasing fructose and glucose.
2. Write the equation involved in the hydrolysis of sucrose.
Acid
Heat
3. Give the stepwise hydrolysis of starch and its reaction to Benedict’s and Iodine test.
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