Multiple choice

Which of the following tests is/are used for the detection of cholesterol?

  1. Acrolein test
  2. Salkowski's test

    3.

    Liebermann–Burchard test Select the correct answer.

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 2 and 3 only

  5. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Salkowski's test is a test for cholesterol. When concentrated sulfuric acid is added to a chloroform solution of cholesterol, the chloroform layer shows red. The Liebermann–Burchard or acetic anhydride test is used for the detection of cholesterol. The formation of a green or green-blue colour after a few minutes is positive.

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