Answer the following questions: 1. Define a reducing sugar. 2. In Benedict's test, which sugars reduce the reagent and which sugars were non- reducing. 3. In the Barfoed's test, what conditions may lead to a positive test for sucrose?

          Answer the following questions:
1. Define a reducing sugar.
2. In Benedict's test, which sugars reduce the reagent and which sugars were non-
reducing.
3. In the Barfoed's test, what conditions may lead to a positive test for sucrose?

Answer the following questions:
1. Define a reducing sugar.
2. In Benedict's test, which sugars reduce the reagent and which sugars were non-
reducing.
3. In the Barfoed's test, what conditions may lead to a positive test for sucrose?

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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A reducing sugar is a carbohydrate that has a free aldehyde or ketone group, which allows it to act as a reducing agent. These sugars can reduce other compounds, such as metal ions, in solution. Examples of reducing sugars include glucose, fructose, and lactose. Show more…

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