Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Chemistry (Section 4 - No. 34)

Which of the following tests can be used to determine if a sugar is a reducing sugar?
Benedict's test
Seliwanoff's test
Barfoed's test
Biuret test

Explanation

Benedict's and Barfoed's tests are specific for reducing sugars. Seliwanoff's is for ketoses. Biuret is for proteins.

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