Q43 / 150 · MHT CET 2008 · Chemistry

The compound, which give a positive ninhydrin test and a negative Benedict's solution test, is

  • A
    a monosaccharide
  • B
    a disaccharide
  • C
    a lipid
  • Correct answer
    D
    a protein

Solution

Only proteins give positive ninhydrin test. They give blue colour with ninhydrin.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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