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What is the color of biruet solution?
The biuret solution used in the biuret test for peptide bonds is blue in the absence of peptide bonds or biuret which also results in a positive result. A positive result for peptide bonds or biuret is apparent as the biuret solution turns purple/violet in color.
Is biuret test suitable to test the presence of proteins in the urine?
Yes, the biuret test will indicate the presence of peptides. If it turns violet, it is a positive result.
Will gelatin give a positive Biuret test?
yes Gelatin will have a positive biuret test. this is because it has an amide group which bends over the copper ion giving the colour pink or violet off to the visual eye.
Why does biuret reagent turn the skin brownish purple?
Biuret reagent react with the skin proteins.
What is indication of violet color in biuret test of enzymes?
The presence of protein.
Why both cows milk and water-buffalos milk produce a violet colour when tested with biuret solution?
Both cows milk and water-buffalo's milk produce a violet colour when tested with biuret solution because they both contain protein.
What color does biuret turns if protein is present?
purple for longer peptides (larger proteins) and pink for shorter ones
When using Biuret reagent what indicates the presence of proteins?
Biuret solution turns a shade of purple if proteins are present. Specifically, it turns a shade of purple if peptide bonds are present. A peptide bond is the bond formed between amino acids.
How do you tell if a substance contains protein by using biuret test?
If Biuret Reagent is related to the presence of Protein macromolecules, then a positive result will change it's colour from blue to violet.
If biuret reagent turns purple what substance is present?
food that has protein like milk will cause the Biuret solution to turn purple.
What is a positive result for the Biuret test?
positive result for when buiret is added to protein is blue or violet/pale lilac colour. (not pink). positive result for when iodine is added to starch is blue or black colour (not pink).
What color does biuret reagent turn if lipid is present?
If lipids are present, the solution will turn a purple/violet color.
