In UV-Vis spectroscopy, what does a peak at 280 nm typically indicate?

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In UV-Vis spectroscopy, what does a peak at 280 nm typically indicate?
  1. Presence of nucleic acids
  2. Presence of proteins
  3. Presence of carbohydrates
  4. Presence of lipids

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Q: In UV-Vis spectroscopy, what does a peak at 280 nm typically indicate?
Solution: A peak at 280 nm typically indicates the presence of proteins, particularly due to the absorbance of aromatic amino acids.
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