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Biuret reaction
method for finding amount of protein in sample
add copper and biuret. copper crosslinks C=O groups.
must have a tripeptide to be detected because in order to crosslink the c=o's there has to be that many.
test shows c=o's not just amino acids
add copper and biuret. copper crosslinks C=O groups.
must have a tripeptide to be detected because in order to crosslink the c=o's there has to be that many.
test shows c=o's not just amino acids
Flashcard info:
Author: skunz11
Main topic: Bio Chemisty
Topic: Clinical Bio Chem
Published: 02.03.2010