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What is the basis of the reaction described in the text?
What is the basis of the reaction described in the text?
- Conversion of peptide bonds to nitrogen
- Conversion of nitrogen in proteins to ammonia (correct)
- Conversion of proteins to peptide bonds
- Conversion of ammonia to nitrogen
Under what conditions does the biuret reaction occur?
Under what conditions does the biuret reaction occur?
- Neutral conditions
- Extreme temperature conditions
- Acidic conditions
- Alkaline conditions (correct)
What color is formed as a result of the biuret reaction?
What color is formed as a result of the biuret reaction?
- Purple (correct)
- Red
- Green
- Yellow
What happens when divalent copper reacts with peptide bonds under alkaline conditions?
What happens when divalent copper reacts with peptide bonds under alkaline conditions?
Which complex is formed during the biuret reaction according to the text?
Which complex is formed during the biuret reaction according to the text?
What is the role of glucose oxidase in the reaction described in the text?
What is the role of glucose oxidase in the reaction described in the text?
In the reaction, what is the function of peroxidase (POD)?
In the reaction, what is the function of peroxidase (POD)?
What is the purpose of phenol and 4-aminophenazone (4-AP) in this reaction system?
What is the purpose of phenol and 4-aminophenazone (4-AP) in this reaction system?
What is the relationship between the color intensity and glucose concentration in this assay?
What is the relationship between the color intensity and glucose concentration in this assay?
Which compound is responsible for detecting the formed hydrogen peroxide in this enzymatic reaction?
Which compound is responsible for detecting the formed hydrogen peroxide in this enzymatic reaction?