MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #432

Clinical laboratories often use Benedict's solution to test for glucose in urine. What is the chemical composition of this reagent?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #432

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Clinical laboratories often use Benedict's solution to test for glucose in urine. What is the chemical composition of this reagent?

    • A) Alkaline Cupric Tartrate
    • B) Alkaline Cupric Citrate
    • C) Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate
    • D) Acidic Potassium Dichromate

    Answer: Alkaline Cupric Citrate

    Explanation: Benedict's solution uses sodium citrate to complex the copper ions. Fehling's solution uses tartrate; both are used to detect reducing sugars.