BI-13
Food tests
Biology · Secondary 3 · Easy · Food tests
A student wants to test a food sample for the presence of reducing sugar. She adds Benedict’s solution and heats the mixture in a hot water bath for a few minutes. Which observation shows that reducing sugar is present?
- Solution remains blue
- Solution turns brick‑red
- Purple colour appears
- White emulsion forms
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