Biuret Reaction for Protein Determination

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What is the purpose of Biuret reagent in determining protein presence?

  • To generate a yellow compound
  • To produce a colorless compound
  • To create a green compound
  • To form a violet compound (correct)

Why is it essential for the Biuret reaction to be carried out in a strongly basic medium?

  • To increase the reaction speed
  • To ensure kinetic acceptability (correct)
  • To enhance the aroma of the reaction
  • To eliminate color formation

What molecule is responsible for giving positive results in the Biuret reaction?

  • Urea
  • Ammonia
  • Biurea (correct)
  • Glycine

What type of reactions are those in which the color intensity is proportional to the amount of substance produced?

<p>Colorimetric reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the concentration of a substance be determined using colorimetric reactions?

<p>By gauging the intensity of color (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the wavelength range recommended for reading the total protein content?

<p>540 nm - 550 nm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What complex's absorbance is at its maximum around the recommended wavelength range?

<p>Copper-protein complex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Beer-Lambert Law cease to apply in some cases?

<p>Due to changes in the nature of the absorbent species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we prepare to obtain the linear function that relates absorbance to protein concentration?

<p>Standard solution of unflavored gelatin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to adjust the pH for the Biuret reaction?

<p>Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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