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Test tablets using the chemistry involved in the Benedict's solution are used to detect sugars in the urine of diabetics. When a tablet is added to the urine sample, the solution will turn one of several colors, depending upon the amount of reducing substances present. Briefly explain the advantage of the test strips over the tablets. Test tablets using the chemistry involved in the Benedict's solution are used to detect sugars in the urine of diabetics. When a tablet is added to the urine sample, the solution will turn one of several colors, depending upon the amount of reducing substances present. Briefly explain the advantage of the test strips over the tablets.

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The test strips have a standard chart of color which gives the results.

Using the test stips will produce a color equal to that of chart, and it is easy to compare on paper.

Whereas the comparision of color produced in test tube using tablest and chart will have some bias due to manual error.

Thus, test strips are more advantageous than tablets.

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