In the benedict's test for glucose, why doesn't starch test positively?

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2006-11-17 16:47:48 · 3 answers · asked by geniusflightnurse 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Benedict's Test only tests positive for simple reducing sugars. Starch is a polysaccharide.

2006-11-17 18:24:38 · answer #1 · answered by Arashi K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because starch is not a sugar until amylase converts it to a sugar??

Only a logical guess

2006-11-17 16:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Something about beta-sheets and alpha links just popped into my mind for some reason

2006-11-17 16:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Silly me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋