The Benedict

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The Benedicts Test

• To detect Reducing Sugars

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What is a reducing sugar?
Aldehyde functional group
GLUCOSE
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Benedicts Reagent
Copper is reduced
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What is a reducing sugar?
Aldehyde functional group
GLUCOSE
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What is a reducing sugar?
Aldehyde functional group
GLUCOSE
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SUCROSE
MALTOSE
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A Positive Test for Benedicts
Blue solution of soluble copper citrate complex
Red-Orange-Yellow-Green Coloured citrate
precipitate
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Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva.
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