Question

Biuret solution specifically reacts with ____ to produce a color change.

Answer 1

C. Amino Acids (Biuret solution)

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Amino Acids

Explanation:

• The biuret solution is often used for the detection of proteins.

• Every protein is made up of monomers known as amino acids and hence the biuret solution reacts with the amino acids leading to a color change which indicates the presence of proteins in the sample.

• The biuret solution contains :

Hydrated Copper sulfate

Potassium hydroxide solution

Potassium sodium tartrate