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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Biuret solution is a solution which can be used to test for protein.
Method
- 1. Take a small sample of food and dissolve it in water.
- 2. Add some Biuret to the solution.
- 3. If it turns from blue to purple then the food contained protein.
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| This Biuret has turned purple, indicating protein is present. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Biuret solution is a solution which can be used to test for protein.
Method
- 1. Take a small sample of food and dissolve it in water.
- 2. Add some Biuret to the solution.
- 3. If it turns from blue to purple then the food contained protein.
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| This Biuret has turned purple, indicating protein is present. |