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Test Reducing Sugar Sample Solution Benedict's Reagent Added

The test for reducing sugars involves dissolving the sample, adding Benedict's reagent, heating, and observing a color change from blue through green, yellow, orange, to brick red, indicating a positive result.

To test for reducing sugars, dissolve the sample, add Benedict's reagent, and heat in a water bath; a color change from blue to green, yellow, orange, and finally brick red indicates the presence of reducing sugar.

Front What is test for reducing sugar
Back Sample must be in solution
Benedict's reagent is added
Test tube is heated in a water bath
Contents should turn (brick) red if
a reducing sugar is present.
the color changes from blue-green-yellow-orange-brick red.

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