Biomolecules Ques 24
24. Which functional group participates in disulphide bond formation in proteins?
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(a) Thioester
(b) Thioether
(c) Thiol
(d) Thiolactone
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 24.(c)
Solution:
(c) $\underset{Thiol}{2R - S - H} \leftrightarrows \underset{Disulphide}{R - S - S - R}$
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