Compound C is a single organic biomolecule with an important role in plant metabolism.Solutions of C in four separate test tubes yield the following results when combined with thereagents listed:Ninhydrin - BlueBiuret reagent - BlueTollens' reagent - ClearLugol's solution - BrownAddition of a hydrolytic enzyme to a fresh tube of compound C results in a solution that, whencombined with Tollen's reagent, forms a silvery precipitate. Which of the following is a possibleidentity for Compound C?A. Amino acid; serine.B. Monosaccharide; glucose.C. Peptide; glutathioneD. Disaccharide; sucrose.E. Polysaccharide; amylose
Question
Compound C is a single organic biomolecule with an important role in plant metabolism.Solutions of C in four separate test tubes yield the following results when combined with thereagents listed:Ninhydrin - BlueBiuret reagent - BlueTollens' reagent - ClearLugol's solution - BrownAddition of a hydrolytic enzyme to a fresh tube of compound C results in a solution that, whencombined with Tollen's reagent, forms a silvery precipitate. Which of the following is a possibleidentity for Compound C?A. Amino acid; serine.B. Monosaccharide; glucose.C. Peptide; glutathioneD. Disaccharide; sucrose.E. Polysaccharide; amylose
Solution
The compound C is likely to be a peptide, specifically glutathione. This is because the Ninhydrin test, which turns blue, indicates the presence of amino acids. The Biuret test also turns blue, which suggests the presence of peptide bonds. The Tollen's reagent test is clear, indicating that there are no reducing sugars present. The Lugol's solution test turns brown, which suggests that there are no polysaccharides present.
When a hydrolytic enzyme is added to compound C, it breaks down the peptide bonds, releasing the amino acids. These amino acids can then react with Tollen's reagent to form a silvery precipitate. Therefore, the answer is C. Peptide; glutathione.
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