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Iodine solution is used in milk testing to find the adulteration of ________.

  1. A
    Cellulose
  2. B
    Dextrose
  3. C
    Protein
  4. D
    Starch

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Iodine solution reacts with starch to form a characteristic blue-black complex. This test is widely used to detect the presence of added starch as an adulterant in milk.

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Iodine solution is used in milk testing to find the adulteration of ________.
A
Cellulose
B
Dextrose
C
Protein
D
Starch

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