The Biuret test for proteins involves adding sodium hydroxide and then copper(II) sulfate; a purple color indicates a positive result for protein, while the solution remains blue otherwise.
The Biuret test for proteins involves adding sodium hydroxide followed by copper(II) sulfate solution; a purple color indicates the presence of protein, while blue indicates its absence.
| Front | describe biuret test |
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| Back | Add sodium hydroxide add copper(II) sulfate solution if protein present then solution would turn purple if protein not present it would remain blue |
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