Sulphur (S)-containing amino acids from the following are:
(a) Isoleucine
(b) Cysteine
(c) Lysine
(d) Methionine
(e) Glutamic acid
Sulphur (S)-containing amino acids from the following are:
(a) Isoleucine
(b) Cysteine
(c) Lysine
(d) Methionine
(e) Glutamic acid
Correct Answer: 2
Solution and Explanation
Sulphur-containing amino acids are those that have a sulphur atom in their side chain. From the given list:
Cysteine: Contains a thiol group (-SH) in its side chain.
Methionine: Contains a thioether (-S-) group in its side chain.
The remaining amino acids (Isoleucine, Lysine, and Glutamic acid) do not contain sulphur in their structures. Thus, the sulphur-containing amino acids are b (Cysteine) and d (Methionine).
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