It provides the energy needed when the body is lack of carbo and fats. It is also used for the growth of new cells and the repair for damaged ones.
Protein is made up of: CHON(carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen.)
Protein is digested in the stomach as the stomach produces an enzyme called proteas to work on the protein.
Biuret test is to test for the presence of protein, if protein is present, the solution turns into violet, if not, it will remain its original colour.
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