JAMB Biology 2019 Objective — Question 1
Question 1 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Benedict's solution is used to test for
- A. carbohydrateCorrect
- B. lipid
- C. protein
- D. vitamins
Explanation
Benedict's solution tests for the presence of reducing sugars. An orange-red precipitate indicates a reducing sugar is present. (Lipids are tested with the osmic acid or transparency test; proteins with the Biuret, Millon's, or xanthoproteic test.)
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