Albumin shows a positive reaction in the biuret test because it contains peptide bonds. The biuret reagent, which contains copper sulfate, reacts with these peptide bonds under alkaline conditions, producing a violet color. This color change indicates the presence of proteins, such as albumin, confirming its protein structure. The intensity of the color can also provide an estimate of the protein concentration.
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