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Biuret reagent react with the skin proteins.
Elwin Williamson
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∙ 15y agoBecause skin is a protein and Biuret's reagent turns proteins purple. Therefore, if you get any on your skin, you will be a purple smurf
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe biuret test is a chemical test used for detecting the presence of peptide bonds. In the presence of peptides, a copper(II) ion forms a violet-colored complex in an alkaline solution.
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