Test for the presence of protein (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Subunits that make up proteins
Subunits that make up proteins
Amino acids
Number of basic amino acids forming all proteins
Number of basic amino acids forming all proteins
20
Example of protein (biological catalysts)
Example of protein (biological catalysts)
Enzymes
Example of protein (chemical messengers)
Example of protein (chemical messengers)
Hormones
Example of protein (immune defence)
Example of protein (immune defence)
Antibodies
Protein found in hair and nails
Protein found in hair and nails
Keratin
Reagent used to test for protein presence
Reagent used to test for protein presence
Biuret solution
Positive result colour change for protein test
Positive result colour change for protein test
Blue to purple
Control sample in protein test
Control sample in protein test
Distilled water
Colour of control in protein test
Colour of control in protein test
Blue