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Why do all proteins give a positive Biuret test?

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Why do all proteins give a positive Biuret test?

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i think that all proteins give a posotive biuret test because of the presence of peptide bonds

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There are many different types of tests conducted to check the presence of carbohydrates, steroids, and also proteins. One such test is the biuret test. A biuret test is conducted to check the quantity of protein in food.More…

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Because all proteins have peptide bonds, and the biuret detects the presence of peptide bonds. It does so because of the reduction of Cu(II) to Cu(I), and this turns purple.