Molisch's Test for Carbohydrates
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What is the purpose of Molisch's test?

  • To check for the presence of lipids
  • To check for the presence of carbohydrates (correct)
  • To check for the presence of proteins
  • To check for the presence of nucleic acids

    • Who is the botanist credited with the discovery of Molisch's test?

  • Carolus Linnaeus
  • Hans Molisch (correct)
  • Gregor Mendel
  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

    • What is Molisch's reagent composed of?

  • Ethanol and α-naphthol (correct)
  • Sodium hydroxide and water
  • Hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid
  • Methanol and phenolphthalein

    • In Molisch's test, what confirms the presence of carbohydrates in the analyte?

    <p>Formation of a purple or purplish-red ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is added to the analyte + Molisch's reagent mixture before confirming the presence of carbohydrates?

    <p>Concentrated sulfuric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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