Care must be taken before selecting polyethylene plastic for use as test tubes and disposable transfer pipets because:
A) Polyethylene can bind or absorb proteins, dyes, stains, and picric acid.
B) Polyethylene does not bind or absorb proteins, dyes, stains, and picric acid.
C) Polyethylene cannot be used to pipet serum.
D) Polyethylene forms insoluble salts in the presence of sodium chloride.

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Polyethylene can bind or absorb proteins, dyes, stains, and picric acid, which can interfere with the accuracy and reliability of laboratory tests and experiments. This property makes it important to consider the nature of the materials being handled when selecting polyethylene for laboratory use.

Care Must Be Taken Before Selecting Polyethylene Plastic for Use