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This shows a picture of the Benedict's test. The test reagent used here is initially clear blue in colour.

When heated with a simple (reducing) sugar such as glucose, an orange precipitate is formed, but also see below.
Benedict's reagent - showing range of colours appearing after heating



The picture below shows the range of colours associated with the Benedict's test.

At the left is a solution of glucose, then the blue colour when Benedict's solution is added.

During heating, a range of colours from murky green to orange is seen, as represented by the three other tubes. In fact these colours are given by different quantities (concentrations)of simple sugars - but any colour change away from the clear blue must be counted as "positive", so a range of "positivity" is shown in the 3 tubes on the right side.
Benedict's reagent - together with boiling tubes showing appearance before and after heating

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