Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
Millon?? test is a test for identification of proteins. Millon?? reagent is a solution of mercurous nitrate and mercuric nitrate in nitric acid containing little nitrous acid.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Answer
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
Explanation
Solution
Millon?? test is used for proteins. When Millon?? reagent is added to the aqueous solution of a protein, a white precipitate is formed.