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Which test is used to detect the presence of reducing sugars?
Pharmacy Pharmacology D. Pharma General Pharmacology
Q. 42 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4948)
Which test is used to detect the presence of reducing sugars?
- Molisch test
- Benedict's test
- Biuret test
- Tollen's test
Ans → (b)Benedict's test
Explanation → Benedict’s test gives a brick-red precipitate in presence of reducing sugars.
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