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

A

Thiolactone

B

Thiol

C

Thioether

D

Thioester

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The correct Answer is:
B

Disulphide bond may be reduced to thiol by means of reagents, ie. `NaBH_(4)` which shows the presence of thiol group in disulphide bond formation.
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