JEE Main20245 Apr 2024Morning ShiftChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Which of the following gives a positive test with ninhydrin?
Options
- AStarch
- BEgg albumin
- CPolyvinyl chloride
- DCellulose
Correct answer
B. Egg albumin
Step-by-step solution
Ninhydrin test is a test of amino acids. Egg albumin contains protein which is a natural polymer of amino acids which will show positive ninhydrin test