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Posted 8 days ago
I don’t understand why its fructose but not maltose😭😭
1. Which of the following pairs of carbohydrates can be distinguished by using Benedict's test?
A. starch and sucrose
B. glucose and maltose
C. fructose and sucrose
D. glucose and fructose
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Answer from Sia
Posted 8 days ago
D
Key Concept
Benedict's test distinguishes reducing sugars.
Explanation
Glucose and fructose are both reducing sugars that can be detected by Benedict's test, while sucrose is a non-reducing sugar. Maltose is also a reducing sugar, but the question specifically asks for pairs that can be distinguished, making glucose and fructose the correct choice.
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