Biomolecules and Chemistry in Everyday Life - Result Question 51

####12. Which of the following tests cannot be used for identifying amino acids?

(2019 Main, 10 Jan II)

(a) Barfoed test

(b) Ninhydrin test

(c) Xanthoproteic test

(d) Biuret test

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 12. (b)

Solution:

  1. (i) Barfoed test is used for detecting the presence of monosaccharides like glucose, fructose etc. Barfoed reagents is $Cu$ (II) acetate solution.

(ii)



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