In the Amylase Activity Experiment, the Development of a Blue-Black

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the amylase activity experiment, the development of a blue-black color upon the addition of iodine-potassium-iodide to the test tube indicates that

• A)the starch has been broken down.
• B)the starch has been denatured.
• C)amylase is functioning at its optimum temperature.
• D)the starch has not been broken down.
• E)glucose is present in the test tube.

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