You wish to test the same unknown food for the presence of sugars. Describe how you would do so

What will be an ideal response?


Obtain an extract of the food by blending or mashing it. Conduct the test for sugars using Benedict’s solution as described on page 57 of the lab manual.

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What will be an ideal response?

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