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Does Maltose Give Benedict Test? The Chemical Answer Is Yes

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In a clinical setting, Benedict's test is famously used to detect glucose in urine, a process that relies on the same chemical principles observed when testing other reducing sugars. This is why, when subjected to the Benedict's test, maltose produces a positive result, confirming its classification as a reducing sugar.