Biology Quiz

(Form 3)

1. Match the following reagents with their respective results for a successful test.

a) Benedict’s reagent i) cloudy white precipitate

b) Iodine solution ii) purple

c) Biuret’s reagent iii) brick-red

d) Ethanol iv) blue-black

Multiple Choice:

2. Which of the following food tests require heat?

a) Biuret’s test
b) Iodine
c) Benedict’s test
d) Emulsion test

The following information refers to questions 3-5.

Johnny noticed some food remains in his favorite bowl but could not figure out what they
were. He carried out a few tests to solve this mystery.

3. What should he use to test if the mystery meal contained protein?

a) Ethanol
b) Biuret’s reagent
c) Benedict’s reagent
d) Iodine

4. An orange-brown colour change indicates a negative result for which test?

a) Ethanol
b) Biuret’s reagent
c) Benedict’s reagent
d) Iodine

5. Which nutrient is Johnny testing for when he uses Ethanol?

a) Carbohydrates: starch
b) Carbohydrates: reducing sugars
c) Fats
d) Protein

6. Which of the following vitamins which when deficient, results in night blindness?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B1
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
 7. Fish is a rich source of:
a) Carbohydrates
b) Vitamin C
c) Protein
d) Fats

8. Anemia is the deficiency disease of which dietary mineral?

a) Iodine
b) Iron
c) Phosphorus
d) Calcium
e) Sodium

9. Which of the following foods is a rich, instant source of energy for humans?
a) Pork
b) Lettuce
c) Honey
d) Bread

Number 10 refers to the following table which shows the results of food tests performed on
three samples, X, Y and Z.

Food sample Test & Observation

X Violet colour with Biuret’s reagent

Y Blue-black precipitate with Iodine solution
Z Orange-red precipitate with Benedict’s reagent

10. Samples X, Y and Z respectively most likely contain:

X Y Z

a) reducing sugar starch protein

b) protein reducing sugar starch
c) starch protein reducing sugar
d) protein starch reducing sugar

11. Aisha has a swollen neck, difficulty breathing and a tight feeling in her throat. Her
doctor diagnoses her with Goitre. Which food is Aisha’s diet lacking?
a) Protein
b) Iron
c) Iodine
d) Vitamin B1

12. Which nutrient promotes the movement of material through your digestive system
and helps prevent constipation?
 a) Carbohydrates
b) Fats
c) Vitamin D
d) Fiber
e) Iron

13. Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (CHO) is the structural composition of which nutrient?
a) Proteins
b) Carbohydrates
c) Vitamins
d) Water

14. What is the main storage product formed by a leaf as a result of photosynthesis?
a) Glucose
b) Starch
c) Lipids
d) Proteins

15. Some seeds store oil in their food reserves. Which substance is used to test for oil in a
seed?
a) Benedict’s reagent
b) Biuret’s reagent
c) Ethanol
d) Iodine solution