THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which chemical test is used to detect the presence of glucose in food?
A
Benedict’s test
B
Biurets test
C
Iodine test
D
Ethanol test
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Benedict’s reagent, also known as benedict’s solution is used in Benedict’s test for detecting simple sugars such as glucose. It is a bright blue solution that is prepared by mixing copper sulfate pentahydrate, sodium carbonate, and sodium citrate in distilled water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generally, Benedict’s test detects the presence of aldehydes, alpha-hydroxy-ketones, and hemiacetals, including those that occur in certain ketoses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Benedict’s solution can be used to test for the presence of glucose in urine. When glucose is mixed with Benedict’s reagent and heated, a reduction reaction causes the Benedict’s reagent to change color. The color varies from green to dark red (brick) or rusty-brown, depending on the amount of and type of sugar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Benedict’s solution is used to test for simple sugars, such as glucose.

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