ConceptConceptDocsDocuments

CAIE A-Level Biology 2.1.6 Non-Reducing Sugar Test Question Bank

Practise non-reducing-sugar test questions by confirming an initial Benedict’s negative, hydrolysing with acid, neutralising and retesting.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Biology 9700
Level
AS

Exam points

  • confirm reducing sugar is initially absent with a negative Benedict’s result before hydrolysis
  • boil with dilute hydrochloric acid, cool, then neutralise with alkali or hydrogencarbonate
  • interpret a later Benedict’s colour change as reducing sugars released from sucrose or trehalose

No Question Bank Yet

Questions will appear here when available.