Results for: Biuret
In Nutrition

What is the Biurets test?

The Biurets test is used to identify if there are proteins presentin a substance. The bond between the amino group and the carboxyl acid group onadjacent amino acids in a pro… (MORE)
In Jobs & Education

What is biuret test?

The biuret test is a chemical test used for detecting the presence of peptide bonds. In a positive test, a copper(II) ion is reduced to copper(I), which forms a complex with t… (MORE)
In Food Science

What are the steps to do the biuret test?

1) Add 2cm3 of solution to be tested to a test-tube.  2) Add an equal volume of 5% potassium hydroxide* solution and mix.  3) Add 2 drops of 1% copper sulphate solution and … (MORE)
In Science

What is the color of biuret reagent?

The Biuret reagent is made of potassium hydroxide (KOH) and hydrated copper(II) sulfate, together with potassium sodium tartrate and has blue colour. The reagent turns from b… (MORE)
In Biochemistry

What is a positive result for the Biuret test?

In the Biuret test, the blue reagent turns violet it it detects proteins, and changes to pink when combined with short-chain polypeptides.
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