Manipal MET2012ChemistryBiomolecules
Which of the following test is performed by carbohydrates?
Options
- ABiuret test
- BNitroprusside test
- CNinhydrin test
- DMolisch's test
Correct answer
D. Molisch's test
Step-by-step solution
Molisch's test is a general test for carbohydrates, while ninhydrin test is given by all proteins. Nitroprusside test is given by proteins which contains -SH group. Due to the presence of -CONH linkage, alkaline solution of proteins give biuret test.