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The elementary sulphur is present in...

The elementary sulphur is present in

A

Valine , lysine and cystine

B

Tryptophan , Glutamic acid , Aspartic acid

C

Citrulline , Methionine and Glutamic acid

D

Homo-cysteine , Cystine and Methionine

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To determine which option contains elementary sulfur, we need to identify the amino acids that are known to contain sulfur in their structure. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Amino Acids**: Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and have a general structure that includes an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable R group (side chain). The properties of the amino acid are determined by the R group. 2. **Identifying Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids**: Among the 20 standard amino acids, only a few contain sulfur. The primary sulfur-containing amino acids are: - **Cysteine**: Contains a thiol (-SH) group. - **Methionine**: Contains a thioether (-S-). - **Homocysteine**: A derivative of methionine that also contains sulfur. 3. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option A**: Valine, Lysine, and Cysteine - Cysteine contains sulfur, but the other two do not. - **Option B**: Tryptophan, Glutamic acid, and Aspartic acid - None of these contain sulfur. - **Option C**: Citrulline, Methionine, and Glutamic acid - Methionine contains sulfur, but Citrulline and Glutamic acid do not. - **Option D**: Homocysteine, Cysteine, and Methionine - All three of these amino acids contain sulfur. 4. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is **D**: Homocysteine, Cysteine, and Methionine, as all of these amino acids contain elementary sulfur. ### Final Answer: **D. Homocysteine, Cysteine, and Methionine**
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