Stain used to make the wetted area of filter paper strip more visible is_____________?

Correct answer: C. Ninhydrin stain

  • A. Eosin stain
  • B. Haemotoxin stain
  • C. Ninhydrin stain
  • D. Blue stain

Explanation

Ninhydrin reacts with amino groups and produces a coloured compound, making the marked or wetted region on filter paper easier to see. It is commonly used to detect amino acids and related compounds on paper.

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