HBF 102 Lab 3: Proteins & Amino Acids Color Reactions

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Questions and Answers

What color is observed in the presence of proteins when using the Biuret test?

Yellow

Red

Blue

Violet (correct)

Which amino acids are indicated by the presence of orange color in the alkaline medium?

Aspartate and Glutamate

Cysteine and Methionine

Serine and Threonine

Tyrosine and Tryptophan (correct)

In the Lead Acetate Test, which process leads to the formation of lead sulfide precipitate?

Adding lead acetate directly to proteins

Releasing free sulfide ions through hydrolysis

Combining free SH groups with lead acetate (correct)

Heating proteins without NaOH

Which property of proteins allows them to act both as acids and bases?

Amphoteric nature Signup and view all the answers

Why does Methionine not yield a positive result in the Lead Acetate Test?

The sulfur in Methionine is not released by NaOH treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding concentrated nitric acid in the protein test procedure?

To ionize the protein solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of pH on the solubility of proteins?

Solubility increases with both acidity and alkalinity Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of sodium hydroxide in the Lead Acetate Test?

To increase the pH of the solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic structural element that makes up proteins?

Amino acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reaction that results in the formation of amides from amino acids?

Amine reaction Signup and view all the answers

Which structure of proteins is primarily held together by peptide bonds?

Primary structure Signup and view all the answers

In the Biuret test, what does the violet color indicate?

Formation of peptide bonds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct observation when proteins are present in sample during the Biuret test?

Violet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the outcome of protein denaturation?

Results in loss of protein function Signup and view all the answers

Sample A is treated with the Biuret reagent and produces a color change. What does this suggest?

Presence of polypeptides or proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the principle behind protein precipitation by organic solvents?

Organic solvents reduce the number of hydrogen bonds Signup and view all the answers

What type of agents can cause protein denaturation?

Both physical and chemical agents Signup and view all the answers

What is formed when lead acetate reacts with free sulfide ions in the presence of proteins?

Lead sulfide precipitate Signup and view all the answers

What color complex is formed in the ninhydrin test for free α amino acids?

Bluish-purple Signup and view all the answers

Which level of protein structure involves the arrangement of polypeptide chains into a functional complex?

Quaternary structure Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid will give a negative result in the ninhydrin test?

Proline Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected observation when proteins are treated with strong nitric acid during the xanthoproteic test?

Yellow precipitate forms Signup and view all the answers

Which of these reactions can be used to test for proteins?

Biuret test Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic do proteins exhibit regarding color and taste?

Proteins are colorless and tasteless. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to proteins when they are hydrolyzed?

They break down into peptides and amino acids Signup and view all the answers

What type of proteins are characterized by their fibrous structure?

Structural proteins Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the secondary structure of proteins during denaturation?

It is disrupted and loses its shape. Signup and view all the answers

How does heat act as a denaturing agent for proteins?

It disrupts weak chemical bonds within the protein. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a level of protein structure?

Biochemical structure Signup and view all the answers

Which test is specifically used to detect the presence of proteins?

Biuret test Signup and view all the answers

What color change occurs in the ninhydrin test when amino acids are present?

Colorless to blue Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive ninhydrin test indicate?

Presence of free amino acids Signup and view all the answers

In the xanthoproteic test, which amino acid is primarily detected?

Tyrosine Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of proline contributes to its yellow color in the ninhydrin test?

Secondary amine structure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following amino acids contains a (-SH) group?

Cysteine Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes cysteine from cystine?

Cystine contains disulfide bonds, cysteine does not Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ions is critical for indicating the presence of proteins in the Biuret test?

Copper ions Signup and view all the answers

Why do aromatic amino acids yield a positive result in the Xanthoproteic test, whereas aliphatic ones do not?

Aromatic amino acids contain phenolic groups Signup and view all the answers

Which color indicates a positive result in the Xanthoproteic test?

Yellow Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Information

Faculty of Medicine
Helwan National University
Academic Year: 2024-2025
Year: 1
Semester: 1
Module: Human Body Function (HBF) 102
Lab 3: Proteins & Amino Acids
Color Reactions

Lab Objectives

Understand Protein Structure: Investigate how protein structure affects reactivity in color tests.
Identify Proteins and Amino Acids: Differentiate various proteins and amino acids using specific color reactions.
Learn Color Reaction Mechanisms: Explore the chemical mechanisms behind color changes in protein and amino acid tests.
Data Interpretation: Enhance skills in interpreting results and understanding limitations of color tests.

Introduction

Proteins: Macromolecules composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
Amino Acids: Found in proteins with similar basic structures, differing only in the R-group (side chain).

Protein Structure

Four levels of protein structure:
- Primary: Amino acid sequence.
- Secondary: α-helices and β-sheets.
- Tertiary: Three-dimensional conformation of the entire polypeptide chain.
- Quaternary: Arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains.

Protein Denaturation

Denaturation: Loss of protein's three-dimensional structure, leading to biological inactivity.
Denaturing agents:
- Physical: Heat, vigorous shaking, UV radiation.
- Chemical: Acids, alkalis, organic solvents, changes in pH.

Physical Properties of Proteins

Colorless and tasteless.
Two structural patterns: Globular and fibrous proteins.
Large molecular weights.
Amphoteric: Act as acids or bases.
Solubility depends on pH; lowest at the isoelectric point. Solubility increases with changes in acidity/alkalinity.

Chemical Properties of Proteins

Hydrolysis: Broken down into peptides and amino acids by acid, alkali, or proteases.
Esterification: React with alcohols to form esters.
Amino acids react with amines to form amides.

Detection of Proteins

Precipitation by Organic Solvents: Proteins precipitate when organic solvents (like acetone, ethanol) are added to aqueous solutions due to disruption of hydrogen bonds.
- Method: Add ethanol to protein solution, mix, and allow to stand.
- Observation: White precipitate forms.
Biuret Test: Detects peptide bonds.
- Principle: Copper(II) ions in Biuret reagent react with peptide bonds to produce a violet color.
Ninhydrin Test: Detects free amino acids.
- Principle: Ninhydrin reacts with free amino acids, producing a bluish-purple color.
Xanthoproteic Test: Detects aromatic amino acids (tyrosine and tryptophan).
- Principle: Nitration of aromatic rings in tyrosine and tryptophan, producing yellow precipitate, which turns orange in alkaline medium.
Lead Acetate Test: Detects sulfur-containing amino acids (cysteine, cystine).
- Principle: Reaction of cysteine's sulfhydryl group (-SH) with lead acetate to form a lead sulfide precipitate (brown to black).
- Methionine does not react the same way.

Interactive Questions (Sample Questions)

Common reagent in the Biuret test: Alkaline Copper Sulfate (CuSO4).
Positive Biuret color: Violet.
Test for detecting proteins specifically: Biuret test.
Ninhydrin test color change from colorless to blue/purple.
Positive Ninhydrin result: Presence of free amino acids.
Xanthoproteic test detects tyrosine and tryptophan.

Practical Work

Students are provided with two samples (A & B).
Determine the presence of protein in each sample after adding Biuret reagent.

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Test your understanding of proteins and amino acids in this quiz focused on color reactions. Explore the structural implications on reactivity and learn to identify various proteins through specific color tests. This quiz will enhance your knowledge of protein chemistry and data interpretation in laboratory settings.