Ninhydrin Test Samples used:  Egg Albumin Gelatin Dispersion Added reagent: Ninhydrin Solution   Observation: Interpretation:

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Ninhydrin Test

Samples used: 

Egg Albumin

Gelatin Dispersion

Added reagent:

Ninhydrin Solution

 

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Interpretation: 

 

 

This test is mainly used for the detection of amino acids and proteins with
free NH2 group. When such an NH2 group reacts with
Select the test:
Ninhydrin test
ninhydrin, an intense blue coloured imino derivative is formed.
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B
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Transcribed Image Text:This test is mainly used for the detection of amino acids and proteins with free NH2 group. When such an NH2 group reacts with Select the test: Ninhydrin test ninhydrin, an intense blue coloured imino derivative is formed. A B Ninhydrin Solution Reset Gelatin Egg albumin dispersion >
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