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Benedicts reagent is an indicator for the presence of ______________ in solution.

A) sugars
B) proteins
C) amino acids
D) polyunsaturated fatty acids

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The answer is Sugars.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer: Sugars

Step-by-step explanation: The sugars give a positive test for Benedict's reagent. This is a chemical reagent made by the mixture of sodium carbonate copperII sulfate pentahydrate and sodium citrate.

When Benedict's solution is put into the sample containing reducing sugars then the color of the solution changes from blue to brick red.

Application:For detecting the pressence of sugar in urine.

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