Glucose. The fungal enzyme, glucose oxidase, in the test strip oxidizes glucose in the sample. The released electrons react with a dye in the strip to produce the color. |
Starch. Iodine combines with starch, producing a blue to black color. |
Protein. Copper in Biuret reagent forms violet complexes with peptide bonds in proteins. |
Lipids. If no lipids are present then the Sudan IV diffuses in the water. |