ACT 6 (PART2) Flashcards
Heat causes ______ and ________ to break due to the rapid vibration of atoms within the protein molecule
- hydrogen bonds
- hydrophobic interactions
what ionizes the carboxylic group resulting to the splitting of carboxylic groups
Strong acids
what disrupts the hydrogen bonds leading to denaturation?
alcohol
Heavy metals like silver, lead, and mercury combine the free carboxylate anions of the amino acid causing _______
Precipitation
is a qualitative test used to detect the presence of proteins, particularly albumin, in a solution (commonly urine)
Heller’s test
What color indicates a positive result of Millon’s test
Red or Pink
What color indicates a positive result of Biuret test
Violet or Purple
What color indicates a positive result of Xanthoproteic test
Yellow or Orange
What color indicates a positive result of Ninhydrin test
Purple Or Deep blue