During the experiment, we transferred the liquid part of the centrifuged orange tubes to 3 new orange tubes. This was followed by dipping the phosphate kits in the three (3) new orange tubes. Why can't we just dip the phosphate strips directly in the tubes that were centrifuged?

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During the experiment, we transferred the liquid part of the centrifuged orange tubes to 3 new orange tubes. This was followed by dipping the phosphate kits in the three (3) new orange tubes. Why can't we just dip the phosphate strips directly in the tubes that were centrifuged? 

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