5 Questions
Which color complex is formed when amino acids react with ninhydrin?
Purple
Which group of amino acids produce a brown color when reacting with ninhydrin?
Amino acids with amide group
What color complex is formed when proline and hydroxyproline react with ninhydrin?
Yellow
Which type of bonds are required for the Biuret reaction to occur?
Peptide bonds
What is the purpose of the ninhydrin reaction in chromatography?
To estimate the quantity of amino acids
Test your knowledge of amino acids and their reactions with ninhydrin in this quiz. Learn about the color complexes formed, including Ruhemann's purple, as well as the specific color reactions of proline, hydroxyproline, and amino acids with amide groups.
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