BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is used to test for proteins?
A
Biuret reagent
B
benedict solution
C
all of the above
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The biuret test is a chemical test that can be used to check for the presence of peptide bonds in a given analyte. Therefore, the biuret test can also be used to gauge the amount of protein present in the analyte.

Detailed explanation-2: -Copper sulphate (CuSO4), sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and sodium-potassium tartrate are used to make the biuret reagent (also known as Rochelle salt).

Detailed explanation-3: -The reagent used for the detection of proteins is Biuret reagent.

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