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Which functional group participates in t...

Which functional group participates in the disulphide bond formation in proteins?

A

Thioether

B

thioester

C

thiol

D

thiolactose

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The correct Answer is:
C
Thiol (thiolalcohol or -SH) group cysteine combines (with -SH group of another cystein molecule to give disulphide linkage.
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