[Chemistry Reviews]

#15. Biuret's reagent is used to indicate the presence of proteins in a substance by turning from blue purple.

During an experiment, Biuret's reagent is dropped into a protein solution with the resulting solution turning purple.

This test is an example of a positive control. You are using a known protein solution with the Biuret's reagent, so you know this is a positive control.

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