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How does the sakaguchi test work?

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The Sakaguchi test is a specific qualitative test for the detection of a specific type of protein with the amino acid containing the guanidinium group. In basic conditions, alpha naphthol and sodium hypobromite/chlorite react with the aforementioned compound to form red-orange complexes.

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