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A sample of a white powder is given to you to identify. You can use the Benedict test, the Lugol test, the Biuret test, and the Sudan Red test to identify it. Answer the questions to report on your analysis
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A sample of a white powder is given to you to identify. You can use the Benedict test, the Lugol test, the Biuret test, and the Sudan Red test to identify it. Answer the questions to report on your analysis plan.

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Benedict's will test for simple sugars: glucose, sucrose, fructose, lactose, etc. Lugol's iodine will test for complex carbs (starches): cellulose, glycogen, etc. Biuret's will test for protein, and Sudan Red will test for lipids: fats, oils
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