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Yellow Result From Ninhydrin Test?

The Ninhydrin Test is used to test for the presence of amino acids (NOT proteins). Ninhydrin degrades amino acids into aldehydes, ammonia, and CO2  (carbon dioxide) through a series of reactions; the net result is ninhydrin in a partially reduced … Continue reading

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