In the following cases, suggest the food composition which is being analyzed by the method. Would the food composition measured be 'overestimated' or 'underestimated'? Explain your answer briefly. (a.) Lowry method: the presence of reducing sugars;

In the following cases, suggest the food composition which is being analyzed by the method. Would the food composition measured be 'overestimated' or 'underestimated'? Explain your answer briefly. (a.) Lowry method: the presence of reducing sugars;

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In the following cases, suggest the food composition which is being analyzed by the method. Would the food composition measured be 'overestimated' or 'underestimated'? Explain your answer briefly.

(a.) Lowry method: the presence of reducing sugars;

(b.) Phenol-sulphuric acid method: the presence of starch;

(c.) GOPOD method: analysis under a wrong pH environment;

(d.) 2,6-Dichloroindophenol titration: the presence of matrix of reducing agents.

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