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It is a basic oxidation/reduction reaction whereby the reducing end of a reducing sugar reduces the oxidation state of an ion (typically metal ion such as Cu2+) to a lower state such as Cu+. This new oxidation state of copper is not soluable and will precipitate to the bottom of the solution. The color of the precipitate can also be an indicator of the concentration of the sugars.

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Why is Benedict's solution called Benedict's solution?

The Benedict solution was named after Stanley Rossiter Benedict, the man who discovered it.


How was Benedict's solution invented?

Stanley Rossiter Benedict invented Benedict solution


What is the indicator and color change for a positive test for glucose?

Benedict solution is the chemical indicator for simple sugars.


Will lipids give positive result from Benedict's solution?

No, lipids will not give a positive result with Benedict's solution. Benedict's test is used primarily to detect reducing sugars, such as glucose and fructose, by forming a colored precipitate when heated in the presence of these sugars. Lipids do not contain the necessary functional groups that react with Benedict's reagent, so they do not produce a color change.


What biomolecule turns Benedict's solution purple?

Reducing sugars, such as glucose and fructose, can turn Benedict's solution purple upon heating. Benedict's solution is a chemical reagent used to test for the presence of reducing sugars in a given sample.


Who made Benedict's Solution?

Stanley Rottiser Benedict, an American chemist


Does Benedict's solution reacts with proteins?

Benedict's solution reacts with reducing sugars, not proteins. It is commonly used in biochemical tests to detect the presence of reducing sugars such as glucose. Proteins do not typically react with Benedict's solution.


What if you drink Benedict solution?

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What is Benedict's solution used for?

Benedict's solution is most commonly used for testing if sugars are present in any enzyme, or solution, that contains starch. ex. Water + Starch Then test for sugars with benedict's.


What indicator tests for sugar?

Benedict's solution test can be used to detect the presence of reducing sugars such as glucose, fructose, and lactose in a solution. Benedict's solution changes color from blue to green, yellow, orange, or red in the presence of reducing sugars, depending on the amount present.


Can I replace Fehling solution with Benedict's solution?

Yes, these solutions are interchangeable.


What test is used to test for sugars in a food?

Benedict's test using Benedict's Solution.