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What is the purpose of the Salkowski test?
To detect cholesterol based on distinct color changes.
How is the Salkowski test performed?
By adding 1 ml of H2SO4 to 1 ml of cholesterol dissolved in chloroform in a dry test tube.
What colors are observed in the Salkowski test?
Red (top layer) and green (bottom layer).
What is the purpose of the Liberman-Burchard test?
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How does the color change occur in the Liberman-Burchard test?
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What conditions are necessary for the successful detection of cholesterol in the Salkowski test?
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