biuret reaction

biuret reaction definition - medical

biuret reaction

noun
A test to determine the concentration in biological fluids of biuret, peptides that contain more than three amino acids or that contain amido groups in which such compounds react with copper sulfate in highly alkaline solutions to produce a violet color. Also called biuret test.

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