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Reaction in Barberio’s test for the chemical examination of seminal fluid detects the presence of

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Reaction in Barberio’s test for the chemical examination of seminal fluid detects the presence of
  1. Spermine
  2. Pyruvate
  3. Choline
  4. Ascorbic acid

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Spermine
Barberio's test uses picric acid, which forms yellow needle-shaped spermine picrate crystals with spermine in seminal fluid.

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