“Use of Biuret Reagent to Test for Proteins In Food” Cindy Zhou Introduction Protein is a series of amino acids that are connected together by peptide bond. The bond is located between the end of previous amino acid‚ which is the carboxyl group‚ and the head of next amino acid‚ which is a amino group. The Biuret reagent is a solution of copper sulfate and potassium hydroxide. When peptide bond are presented‚ the copper (II) will interact with them (MadSci Network: General Biology). It is
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Task 1 • Describe the structure of an enzyme as a protein‚ in terms of tertiary/ quaternary structures. 1) Primary Structure This is in reference to the order of way that amino acids are connected to form a protein. These are built up from 20 amino acids‚ and follow these structures o A carbon (the alpha carbon) bonded to the four groups below: o A hydrogen atom (H) o A Carboxyl group (-COOH) o An Amino group (-NH2) o A "variable" group or "R" group 2) Secondary Structure This is in reference
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BIOL 1F90 Expt. #1: Protein Quantification Student Name: Carlos Osorio Student ID: 5220710 Lab Section: 34 Date Experiment Performed: Sept. 26th‚ 2012 Lab Partners: K. Cloutier J. Yang ABSTRACT Protein concentration analysis is primarily done through an accepted form commonly referred to as the Bradford Protein Assay. The main purpose of this experiment was to observe and record the various protein samples’ absorbency values through the calibrated readings of a spectrophotometer
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measuring spoons Measuring cup Hot water (1/3 – ½ cup) Plastic or newspaper (to cover table if necessary) Paper for gluing Towels for cleanup Levels Middle School (Use as a demonstration for elementary school) Vocabulary Time Curd‚ Whey‚ Casein‚ Rennin One class period Overview Utilizing renewable resources in the classroom visually illustrates the principles of Green Chemistry. The Milk and Glue activity demonstrates to the students that you can take a renewable resource-milk
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Separation of Proteins and Mass Analysis Using SDS PAGE Biology 00-01L Abstract This experiment consisted of separating proteins into polypeptides using a method called SDS PAGE which is a type of electrophoresis. The polypeptides had different masses‚ so each polypeptide traveled a different distance and this was an essential part of the lab which demonstrated that there exists a relationship between the distance traveled by the protein and the mass of the protein. This relationship was graphed
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Test Biuret Test Reagents CuSO4 sol’n‚ diluted NaOH Test for Intact proteins and protein hydrlysates (at least tripeptide‚ 2 peptide bonds Result Pink to violet blue color Ninhyrin Test 1‚2‚3-indanetrione monohydrate or triketohydintene hydrate‚ ethanol Alpha- amino group (usually a general test for amino acids) Xanthoproteic Test Conc. HNO3‚ conc. NaOH For W‚F‚Y (aromatic except for H) Blue to blue-violet Oxidative decarboxylation color & deamination
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Determination of Protein Content Using Kjedahl and Titration 2.0 Introduction Proteins are polymers. They are the source of dietary amino acids and are used for growth and maintenance of living systems. They are costlier sources of energy compared to carbohydrates and fats and hence the human body utilizes proteins mainly for biosynthesis rather than as an energy source‚ though the energy yield is 5 kcal/g of protein. Twenty different types of amino acids occur naturally in proteins. Proteins differ
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BIURET FOOD TEST FOR PROTEINS molecules consisting of one or more chains of amino acids.Proteins are complex molecules that react differently to many compounds but are also fragile and cannot withstand high temperatures or strong acids and bases without degrading. The Biuret Method‚ or biuret test‚ is used to detect the presence of peptide bonds. It has this name because it reacts positively to the biuret molecule’s peptide bonds. Correctly evaluating the number of peptide bonds is a step towards
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October 2‚ 2012 Biochemistry I Circular Dichroism and Secondary Structure of Proteins Proteins are vital to an organism life; they are involved in nearly all cellular functions. It is an essential part of enzymes‚ the cellular membrane‚ active transport‚ protein synthesis and wound healing. Because one relies so heavily upon proteins and its function the structure of proteins is also very important. “The way a protein will fold over its self-determines how it interacts with other chemicals in its
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Proteins are the building blocks of our cells. The proteins that are in our body and ingested are broken down into amino acids and used throughout the body. Our bodies need protein to provide fuel to do the basic of functions. Protein helps to give energy and helps with muscles‚ bones‚ and cells growth. There are two different types of proteins. Complete protein provides all the amino acids that are needed within the body. Incomplete proteins provide some but not all of the necessary amino
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