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To test for protein, you added Biuret solution and

observed color changes. Suppose that the color

data below was observed.

Gelatin

(+ Control)

Pink/purple

Water

(-Control)

Pink/purple

Mystery Food

Sample

Blue

The data above indicate an error. How do you

know? What might have caused the error?

User Bryksin
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2 Answers

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Answer:

Water sample showing pink/purple color is an error.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Pli
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Answer:

Water sample showing pink/purple color is an error.

Step-by-step explanation:

Biuret is a blue color reagent that changes its color to pink/purple whenever it detects protein in a sample. Water don't contain proteins so it should not show pink/purple color instead it should maintain the blue color. Food items generally contain proteins so it show pink/purple color but it showed blue color.

Error might have caused by wrong marking of the samples, test tube marked with Water might contain a mystery food while Mystery food tube might contain water.

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