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Que.: What are the Bence jones proteins and how to test for the bence jones proteins in urine?

Ans.: Bence jones proteins (BJPs) are low molecular weight glycoproteins. 
Presence of BJPs in urine results multiple myeloma (plasma cell tumour).

When urine containing Bence jones proteins is heated in a test tube in temperature between 50 to 60 ℃ , a ppt formed  which on heating at a temperature of 100℃ get disolves.