Biochemistry · MilesDown: Biochemistry

Question

Disulfide bonds occur when two cysteine molecules are ____ groups.

Answer

Disulfide bonds occur when two cysteine molecules are oxidized and create a covalent bond between their thiol groups.
Disulfide bonds occur when two cysteine molecules are oxidized and create a covalent bond between their thiol groups.
This forms cystine.
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