Define reagents required and methodology for Benedict Test?
Reagents Required
- Sugar solutions of glucose, fructose, galactose, maltose, lactiose, sucrose and starch.
- Benedict's reagent (containing copper sulphate, sodium citrate and sodium carbonate).
Methodology
To 5 ml of Benedict's reagent in a test tube add 8-10 drops of glucose solution. Observe the test tube carefully. Repeat the test with fructose and galactose.