While using Biuret reagent, you test not only the mystery food sample, but also gelatin and water. Which solution acts as a positive control?

A positive control is a sample known to contain the substance being tested for. Biuret reagent detects proteins, and gelatin contains protein, so it should give a positive result. Water contains no protein and serves as a negative control; the mystery sample is the unknown being tested.

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