Why is the benzidine test no longer used for forensic testing?
Question and options
Why is the benzidine test no longer used for forensic testing?
- Because it is carcinogenic
- Because it is expensive
- Because it is time-consuming
- Because it utilizes anti-animal antibodies
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Because it is carcinogenic
Benzidine was abandoned as a presumptive blood test because it is a known carcinogen; safer reagents such as phenolphthalein and tetramethylbenzidine replaced it. The test is cheap and quick, and it uses no antibodies at all.
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