CET Karnataka Engineering CET - Karnataka Engineering Solved Paper-2000

  • question_answer
    A certain compound gives negative test with ninhydrin and positive test with Benedict's solution; it is:

    A)  an ammo acid  

    B)  a monosaccharide

    C)  a lipid                  

    D)  a protein

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Mono saccharides given + ve test with  Benedict's solution because they are reducing sugars but they give - ve test with ninhydrin because this test is performed by proteins, peptides and amino acids.


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