The following story is a chemical mystery with emphasis on a blood test, qualitative analysis, and the properties of biological substances. This is the twelfth article in a series presenting a scientific problem in mystery format in the context of the popular and beloved characters Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. There is a break in the story where readers (students and teachers) can ponder and solve the mystery. Sherlock Holmes provides his solution in the paragraphs following this break.
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Citation
Waddell, Thomas G.; Rybolt, Thomas R. J. Chem. Educ.2001 78 470.
Keywords
Forensic Chemistry; Introductory / High School Chemistry; Proteins / Peptides; Public Understanding; Teaching / Learning Aids; Humor / Puzzles
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