Q. Benedict’s reagent test is conducted to confirm the presence of
A) Polysaccharides like starch
B) Lipids
C) Reducing sugars
D) proteins
Explanation
Such sugars, which give positive tests with Benedict’s solution and Tollen’s reagent are called reducing sugars. Most monosaccharides and some disaccharides are reducing sugars.
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