Nutrition and food tests - CCEA test questions - CCEA Double Award

1

Which element is present in proteins but not in carbohydrates?

2

Which elements are present in fats and oils?

3

What is the chemical test for starch?

4

A brick red precipitate forms when a solution is heated with Benedict’s reagent. What could this solution contain?

5

What is glycogen made from?

6

Why are proteins important in a balanced diet?

7

Which biological molecule contains the most energy?

8

Which reagent is used to test for the presence of fat?