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 |
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| 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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