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What color is observed in the presence of proteins when using the Biuret test?
What color is observed in the presence of proteins when using the Biuret test?
Which amino acids are indicated by the presence of orange color in the alkaline medium?
Which amino acids are indicated by the presence of orange color in the alkaline medium?
In the Lead Acetate Test, which process leads to the formation of lead sulfide precipitate?
In the Lead Acetate Test, which process leads to the formation of lead sulfide precipitate?
Which property of proteins allows them to act both as acids and bases?
Which property of proteins allows them to act both as acids and bases?
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Why does Methionine not yield a positive result in the Lead Acetate Test?
Why does Methionine not yield a positive result in the Lead Acetate Test?
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What is the purpose of adding concentrated nitric acid in the protein test procedure?
What is the purpose of adding concentrated nitric acid in the protein test procedure?
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What is the effect of pH on the solubility of proteins?
What is the effect of pH on the solubility of proteins?
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What is the role of sodium hydroxide in the Lead Acetate Test?
What is the role of sodium hydroxide in the Lead Acetate Test?
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What is the basic structural element that makes up proteins?
What is the basic structural element that makes up proteins?
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What is the primary reaction that results in the formation of amides from amino acids?
What is the primary reaction that results in the formation of amides from amino acids?
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Which structure of proteins is primarily held together by peptide bonds?
Which structure of proteins is primarily held together by peptide bonds?
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In the Biuret test, what does the violet color indicate?
In the Biuret test, what does the violet color indicate?
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Which of the following is the correct observation when proteins are present in sample during the Biuret test?
Which of the following is the correct observation when proteins are present in sample during the Biuret test?
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Which of the following correctly describes the outcome of protein denaturation?
Which of the following correctly describes the outcome of protein denaturation?
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Sample A is treated with the Biuret reagent and produces a color change. What does this suggest?
Sample A is treated with the Biuret reagent and produces a color change. What does this suggest?
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Which best describes the principle behind protein precipitation by organic solvents?
Which best describes the principle behind protein precipitation by organic solvents?
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What type of agents can cause protein denaturation?
What type of agents can cause protein denaturation?
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What is formed when lead acetate reacts with free sulfide ions in the presence of proteins?
What is formed when lead acetate reacts with free sulfide ions in the presence of proteins?
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What color complex is formed in the ninhydrin test for free α amino acids?
What color complex is formed in the ninhydrin test for free α amino acids?
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Which level of protein structure involves the arrangement of polypeptide chains into a functional complex?
Which level of protein structure involves the arrangement of polypeptide chains into a functional complex?
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Which amino acid will give a negative result in the ninhydrin test?
Which amino acid will give a negative result in the ninhydrin test?
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What is the expected observation when proteins are treated with strong nitric acid during the xanthoproteic test?
What is the expected observation when proteins are treated with strong nitric acid during the xanthoproteic test?
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Which of these reactions can be used to test for proteins?
Which of these reactions can be used to test for proteins?
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What characteristic do proteins exhibit regarding color and taste?
What characteristic do proteins exhibit regarding color and taste?
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What happens to proteins when they are hydrolyzed?
What happens to proteins when they are hydrolyzed?
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What type of proteins are characterized by their fibrous structure?
What type of proteins are characterized by their fibrous structure?
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What happens to the secondary structure of proteins during denaturation?
What happens to the secondary structure of proteins during denaturation?
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How does heat act as a denaturing agent for proteins?
How does heat act as a denaturing agent for proteins?
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Which of the following is NOT a level of protein structure?
Which of the following is NOT a level of protein structure?
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Which test is specifically used to detect the presence of proteins?
Which test is specifically used to detect the presence of proteins?
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What color change occurs in the ninhydrin test when amino acids are present?
What color change occurs in the ninhydrin test when amino acids are present?
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What does a positive ninhydrin test indicate?
What does a positive ninhydrin test indicate?
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In the xanthoproteic test, which amino acid is primarily detected?
In the xanthoproteic test, which amino acid is primarily detected?
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What characteristic of proline contributes to its yellow color in the ninhydrin test?
What characteristic of proline contributes to its yellow color in the ninhydrin test?
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Which of the following amino acids contains a (-SH) group?
Which of the following amino acids contains a (-SH) group?
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What distinguishes cysteine from cystine?
What distinguishes cysteine from cystine?
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Which of the following ions is critical for indicating the presence of proteins in the Biuret test?
Which of the following ions is critical for indicating the presence of proteins in the Biuret test?
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Why do aromatic amino acids yield a positive result in the Xanthoproteic test, whereas aliphatic ones do not?
Why do aromatic amino acids yield a positive result in the Xanthoproteic test, whereas aliphatic ones do not?
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Which color indicates a positive result in the Xanthoproteic test?
Which color indicates a positive result in the Xanthoproteic test?
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Flashcards
Proteins
Proteins
Macromolecules composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming the building blocks of life.
Primary Structure of Proteins
Primary Structure of Proteins
The unique sequence of amino acids in a protein chain, determining its primary structure.
Secondary Structure of Proteins
Secondary Structure of Proteins
The arrangement of the polypeptide chain into alpha-helices or beta-sheets, stabilized by hydrogen bonds. It's the first level of protein folding.
Tertiary Structure of Proteins
Tertiary Structure of Proteins
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Quaternary Structure of Proteins
Quaternary Structure of Proteins
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Protein Denaturation
Protein Denaturation
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Physical Denaturants
Physical Denaturants
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Chemical Denaturants
Chemical Denaturants
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Color Reactions for Proteins and Amino Acids
Color Reactions for Proteins and Amino Acids
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UV Absorbance of Proteins
UV Absorbance of Proteins
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Xanthoproteic Test: What does a positive result indicate?
Xanthoproteic Test: What does a positive result indicate?
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Xanthoproteic Test: What color changes occur?
Xanthoproteic Test: What color changes occur?
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Lead Acetate Test: Purpose?
Lead Acetate Test: Purpose?
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Lead Acetate Test: Positive result?
Lead Acetate Test: Positive result?
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Lead Acetate Test: Why is methionine not detected?
Lead Acetate Test: Why is methionine not detected?
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Biuret Test: What does it test for?
Biuret Test: What does it test for?
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Biuret Test: What reagent is commonly used?
Biuret Test: What reagent is commonly used?
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Biuret Test: What color indicates a positive result?
Biuret Test: What color indicates a positive result?
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What are proteins made of?
What are proteins made of?
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What are the two main protein structures?
What are the two main protein structures?
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What is a key characteristic of protein size?
What is a key characteristic of protein size?
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What property do proteins exhibit?
What property do proteins exhibit?
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How does pH affect protein solubility?
How does pH affect protein solubility?
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What is hydrolysis of proteins?
What is hydrolysis of proteins?
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What happens when proteins react with alcohols?
What happens when proteins react with alcohols?
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What happens when proteins react with amines?
What happens when proteins react with amines?
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What does the Biuret test detect?
What does the Biuret test detect?
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What does the Ninhydrin test detect?
What does the Ninhydrin test detect?
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Biuret test
Biuret test
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Ninhydrin test
Ninhydrin test
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Xanthoproteic test
Xanthoproteic test
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Colorless to blue
Colorless to blue
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Ninhydrin test
Ninhydrin test
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Tyrosine
Tyrosine
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Proline's unique structure
Proline's unique structure
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Aromatic nature
Aromatic nature
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Thiol group (-SH)
Thiol group (-SH)
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Cysteine is a single amino acid, while cystine is formed by two cysteine molecules linked together.
Cysteine is a single amino acid, while cystine is formed by two cysteine molecules linked together.
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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.