Cysteine: A Chemically Unique Amino Acid

Cysteine has a sulfhydryl group (-SH) dangling off its side chain.

Cysteine can form disulfide bonds with other cysteine residues, creating bridges within the protein structure.

Cysteine's sulfhydryl group can form strong chemical bonds known as disulfide bonds.

<p>Cysteine's unique chemical properties, including its sulfhydryl group, set it apart from other amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cysteine's sulfhydryl group acts like a molecular Velcro and forms disulfide bonds with other cysteine residues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sulfhydryl group (-SH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By forming disulfide bonds with other cysteine residues</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forming disulfide bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Molecular Velcro</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By enabling redox regulation and metal ion coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers