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Which group of amino acids contains a highly reactive thiol group?
Which group of amino acids contains a highly reactive thiol group?
- Cysteine (correct)
- Alanine
- Lysine
- Glutamine
Which molecule is formed when two molecules of cysteine undergo oxidation?
Which molecule is formed when two molecules of cysteine undergo oxidation?
- Cysteine
- Glutamine
- Lysine
- Cystine (correct)
What is the term used to describe the formation of a disulfide bond between two cysteine residues in a protein?
What is the term used to describe the formation of a disulfide bond between two cysteine residues in a protein?
- Oxidation
- Hydrolysis
- Reduction
- Disulfide bridge (correct)
Where in eukaryotic organisms does the formation of disulfide bridges occur?
Where in eukaryotic organisms does the formation of disulfide bridges occur?
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What happens to the sulfhydryl groups of cysteine in extracellular fluids like blood?
What happens to the sulfhydryl groups of cysteine in extracellular fluids like blood?
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