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Biochemistry General 39030d14

Which of the following aminoacids is a component of Thioredoxin reductase?

A
Selenocysteine
B
Cysteine
C
Methionine
D
Homocysteine
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Selenocysteine Selenocysteine is present at the active site of some enzymes that catalyze redox reactions, e.g. thioredoxin reductase, glutathione peroxidase, and the deiodinase (conves thyroxin to triiothyronine).

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