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Biochemistry Proteins and Amino Acids 27866074

Disulfide bonds are formed in which amino acid:

A
Glycine
B
Cysteine
C
Proline
D
Isoleucine
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (b) Cysteine* -SH group of 2 cysteine in proteins can be oxidized to form a covalent disulfide bond.* It significantly stabilizes tertiary structures of protein* This bond plays crucial role in structures of many proteins by forming covalent links.* Amino acid that decreases ageing process: Cysteine and Taurine* Amino acid that accelerate ageing: Homocysteine

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