JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2010 - No. 10)

Biuret test is not given by
carbohydrates
polypeptides
urea
proteins

Explanation

Biuret test produces violet colour on addition of dilute $$CaS{O_4}$$ to alkaline solution of a compound containing perptide linkage.

Polypeptides, proteins and urea have -

AIEEE 2010 Chemistry - Biomolecules Question 159 English Explanation

(peptide) linkage while carbohydrates have glycosidic linkages. So, test of carbohydrates should be different from that of other three.

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