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Copper sulfate solution provides cupric ions that react with the peptide bonds present in the protein molecule. The test is called as biuret test, as it was originally given by biuret compound.( when urea is heated it forms biuret). The reaction is due to the formation of complex between the cupric ions and lone pair of electrons present on the Nitrogen and Oxygen atoms of peptide bond.

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What is the change in color in testing for the presence of protein in egg albumin using solution sodium hydroxide and copper sulfate?

Copper sulphate when mixed with a protein will turn purple if the amount of protein is sufficient enough in quantity to trigger the reaction. Planex1234 says; No offense but i think it is starch that turns dark blue - purple. Thetada says: the colour changes are arguably similar. Iodine solution goes blue/black in the presence of starch. The colour that sodium hydroxide / copper sulphate solution goes in the presence of protein is variously described as mauve / purple.


What is the function of copper sulfate in the capsule stain?

The copper sulfate is used as a decolorizing agent rather than water. The copper sulfate washes the purple primary stain out of the capsular material without removing the stain bound to the cell wall. At the same time, the decolorized capsule absorbs the copper sulfate, and the capsule will now appear white in contrast to the deep purple of the cell.


What colour does copper sulphate turn the universal indicator?

Copper sulfate will turn universal indicator blue or purple due to its acidic nature.


When water and universal indicator are added to magnesium oxide what colour does the solution go?

Copper oxide will turn blue or purple when Universal Indicator is put on it.If you found this helpful, please rate me :)


What colour change will occur when potassium manganate VII reacts with iron II sulphate?

When potassium manganate VII reacts with iron II sulfate, the purple color of potassium manganate VII will change to a pale pink or colorless solution due to the reduction of MnO4- to Mn2+. The iron II sulfate solution will become a pale green color due to the formation of Fe2+ ions.

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What is the change in color in testing for the presence of protein in egg albumin using solution sodium hydroxide and copper sulfate?

Copper sulphate when mixed with a protein will turn purple if the amount of protein is sufficient enough in quantity to trigger the reaction. Planex1234 says; No offense but i think it is starch that turns dark blue - purple. Thetada says: the colour changes are arguably similar. Iodine solution goes blue/black in the presence of starch. The colour that sodium hydroxide / copper sulphate solution goes in the presence of protein is variously described as mauve / purple.


What is the function of copper sulphate solution in biuret test?

Copper sulfate solution is used in the biuret test to provide the copper ions needed for the reaction. When the protein in the sample reacts with the copper ions in an alkaline solution, a purple color change indicates the presence of peptide bonds in proteins.


What test indicator is used to detect protein?

To test for protein. Biuret or solutions of sodium hydroxide and copper sulfate. Tested with a dropper a + result will be purple or something


What is a chemical test for protein?

A common chemical test for proteins is the Biuret test. This test involves adding a solution of copper sulfate and sodium hydroxide to the protein sample, resulting in a color change from blue to purple if proteins are present. The intensity of the purple color can provide an estimate of the protein concentration in the sample.


What are the conclusions from testing the Biuret reagent for protein?

The reagent used in the Biuret Test is a solution of copper sulfate (CuSO4) and potassium hydroxide (KOH). The KOH is there to raise the pH of the solution to alkaline levels; the crucial component is the copper (II) ion from the CuSO4. When peptide bonds are present in this alkaline solution, the copper (II) ions will form a coordination complex with four nitrogen atoms involved in peptide bonds. Copper Sulfate solution is a blue colour, but when the copper (II) ions are coordinated with the nitrogen atoms of these peptide bonds, the colour of the solution changes from blue to violet. This colour change is dependent on the number of peptide bonds in the solution, so the more protein, the more intense the change. When the peptides are very short, the solution turns a pink colour, rather than violet.


Why does protein change colour when you add copper sulphate and sodium hydroxide?

WHEN TESTED ON MILK- When milk(acid) is added with dilute Sodium Hydroxide it is mixed into an alkaline solution ,the copper sulphate is applied because the copper ions forms a purple complex with the Nitrogen from the peptide chain from the milk.The colour changes from light yellow to light purple.This proves the presence of protein in milk.


What color does Biuret turn in the presence of protein?

purple


What is biuret test?

The biuret test is a biochemical test used to detect the presence of proteins in a solution. It involves adding a reagent containing copper sulfate and sodium hydroxide to a sample solution. If proteins are present, a color change from blue to purple will occur, indicating the presence of peptide bonds in the proteins.


What is the chemical indicator used to test protein?

To test for protein. Biuret or solutions of sodium hydroxide and copper sulfate. Tested with a dropper a + result will be purple or something


How can you test for protein?

Protein can be tested using the Biuret test, where a solution containing copper sulfate and sodium hydroxide is added to the sample. A color change to purple indicates the presence of protein. Other tests such as the Bradford assay or Lowry assay can also be used to quantitatively measure protein concentration.


What do you observe when red litmus is added to a solution of sodium sulphate?

Sodium sulfate solution is neutral; the red litmus is purple.


What known salt solution has a unique color?

Your question is rather broad, but here are a few. Potassium chromate yellow Aluminum chloride light yellow Ferric nitrate light violet Ferric Chloride mustard Ferrous chloride/sulfate green Copper (II) sulfate blue Cupric chloride green Nickel chloride (hydrate) green Potassium dichromate orange Potassium permanganate purple Bromine water dark red Iodine water brown