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Describe an experiment to show the action of Saliva on cooked starch
Experiment
- Two test tubes A and B add equal amount of cooked starch
- To test tube A add 1cm3 of saliva
- To test tube B add 1cm3 of water
- Incubate the two test tubes at 350 for 60minutes
- After 60minutes divide the contents of each test tube into two and use one portion to test for starch by adding drops of iodine solution and the second portion add Benedict’s solution and boil to test for reducing sugars
Results
Test tube A contain little or no starch but much reducing sugars
Test tube B contains much starch but no reducing sugars
Conclusion
Saliva breaks down starch to reducing sugars
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