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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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