JEE PYQ: Biomolecules And Polymers Question 56
Question 56 - 2019 (10 Jan Shift 2)
Which of the following tests cannot be used for identifying amino acids?
(1) Biuret test
(2) Barfoed test
(3) Ninhydrin test
(4) Xanthoproteic test
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Answer: (2)
Solution
Barfoed test is used to test the reducing nature of sugar (carbohydrate), not amino acids.