Question

In Automatic amino-acid analyzer, the sample containing ___________ of each amino compound is introduced at the top of the ion exchange column.

(a) 1 to 10 µmoles

(b) 1 to 10 moles

(c) 0.05 to 2 moles

(d) 0.05 to 2 µmoles

I have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My query is from Amino-Acid Analysers topic in chapter Chromatography of Analytical Instrumentation

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) 0.05 to 2 µmoles

For explanation: In Automatic amino-acid analyzer, the sample having 0.05 to 2 µmoles of each amino compound is introduced at the top of the ion exchange column. Buffer is then supplied to the column.