BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

AMINO ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
which of the following are Sulphur containing amino acids
A
methionine and histidine
B
cysteine and methionine
C
cysteine and threonine
D
methionine and threonine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Methionine, cysteine, homocysteine, and taurine are the 4 common sulfur-containing amino acids, but only the first 2 are incorporated into proteins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Methionine and cysteine are the two primary sulfur-containing amino acids in mammals. Methionine is an essential amino acid, obtained by dietary intake while cysteine is non-essential and a metabolite of methionine metabolism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Methionine and cysteine are the two amino acids which contain sulphur in its side chain.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option is B sulphur containing amino acids. Cysteine and methionine are sulphur containing amino acids.

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