African Health OER Network: Benedict's Test - Qualitative Test in Carbohydrates

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Term:
2012
Published:
November 30, 2012
Revised:
June 9, 2015

This programme demonstrates in a video lesson, the procedure in the Qualitative test for Carbohydrates. In this Biochemistry Laboratory Test, the Benedict's test procedure is demonstrated. Benedict's test distinguishes reducing sugars from non reducing sugars. The procedure covers the description of the laboratory instruments and materials that are used in such tests.

Primary Author: Dr. George Koffuor

Student Volunteer: Christola Lord Acheampong

Multimedia Support: Benjamin Prempeh, John Kofi Dogbey, Ella Kasanga

Institution: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Learning Objectives

  1. Distinguish between reducing and non reducing sugars using the Benedict's test.
  2. Outline the test process.
  3. Write a well balanced reaction equation for the test.
Logo for Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Term:
2012
Published:
November 30, 2012
Revised:
June 9, 2015

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Benedict's Test - Qualitative Test in Carbohydrates

George Koffuor