What is the purpose of burning the tissue?

What is the purpose of burning the tissue?
  1. To identify functional groups
  2. To classify them biologically
  3. To determine the elemental composition of living tissues
  4. To isolate and purify a compound

Solution

The purpose of burning the tissue is to determine the elemental composition of living tissues. This is achieved by fully oxidizing the carbon compounds to gaseous form and removing them. The remaining ash contains inorganic elements and compounds.

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