RE-NEET2026Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

RE-NEET 2026 Chemistry Amino Acids MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

The amino acid that gives a red-blood colour on treating its sodium fusion extract with sodium nitroprusside is

A

threonine

B

methionine

C

serine

D

leucine

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Methionine contains a sulfur group which reacts with sodium nitroprusside to give a red-blood colour.

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