African Health OER Network: Bial's Test - Qualitative Test in Carbohydrates

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Term:
2012
Published:
November 30, 2012
Revised:
June 9, 2015

In this Biochemistry laboratory test, the Bial's Test procedure is demonstrated. The lesson covers the description of the laboratory instruments and materials that are used in such tests and the test procedure.

Primary Author: Dr. George Koffuor

Student Volunteer: Stephen Fletchyann

Multimedia Support: Benjamin Prempeh, John Kofi Dogbey, Ella Kasanga

Institution: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

 

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the basis and principles of Bial's test.
  • Use the qualitative test to distinguish between pentoses and hexoses.
Logo for Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Term:
2012
Published:
November 30, 2012
Revised:
June 9, 2015

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Bial's Test - Qualitative Test in Carbohydrates

George Koffuor