17. Why is it useful to be able to test for these different substances? Provide one example of each test (Benedicts, Biuret, Iodine, Sudan IV) being used in a real world situation ie not as part of a biology or chemistry lab.
Benedicts test-
- This test is used to check the presence of the glucose in the urine.-
- If glucose is present in the urine then it is the indication of diabetes.
- Presence of glucose in the urine is called glucosuria.
Biuret test -
- Biuret test is used to determine presence of protein in the sample.
- If protein is present in the urine then it is indication of kidney problem.
- Hidh level of protein in the blood may be due to chronic infections or due to dehydration
Iodine test -
- Starch can be detected by using iodine test.
- Iodine test is used to detect fat contents.
Sudan IV test -
- Sudan IV test is used to detect the presence of lipid .
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