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The document describes several common protein and amino acid tests, including: 1. The Biuret test which detects two or more peptide bonds and results in a purple color from coordination between copper and peptide nitrogen atoms. 2. The Ninhydrin test which detects alpha-amino groups using ninhydrin and results in a purple or blue color. 3. The Xanthoproteic test which detects aromatic amino acids like tryptophan and tyrosine and results in a yellow color.

Author

Christian Villanueva

Language

EN