noun
- Biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid.
- synonyms: alpha-naphthol test, Molisch test, Molisch reaction
- Biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid.
- synonyms: alpha-naphthol test, Molisch test, Molisch reaction
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