why can't biuret's reagent be used to detect amino acids?

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why can't biuret's reagent be used to detect amino acids?

2006-09-26 13:25:00 · 4 answers · asked by aSIANbOY8 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Biuret's Reagent is used to detect polypeptides and proteins. It reacts with the peptide bond. Amino acids in solution contain no peptide bonds to react.

2006-09-26 13:28:03 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 69⤊ 0⤋

Biuret Reagent

2016-11-07 06:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because Biurets Reagent only reacts with protein. I guess it can react with amino acids only if they're in a Polypeptide chain to MAKE a protein, but it can't react to the Amino Acid by itself....i think :D

2006-09-26 14:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by I_Need _Answers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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