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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:
Which of the following is true?
Options:
The disulfide bridges formed by reduction of the sulfhydryl groups on cysteine destabilizes protein tertiary structure
The disulfide bridges formed by oxidation of the sulfhydryl groups on cysteine stabilizes protein tertiary structure
The disulfide bridges formed by oxidation of the sulfhydryl groups on cysteine destabilizes protein tertiary structure
The disulfide bridges formed by reduction of the sulfhydryl groups on cysteine stabilizes protein tertiary structure
Correct Answer:
The disulfide bridges formed by oxidation of the sulfhydryl groups on cysteine stabilizes protein tertiary structure
Explanation:
The disulfide bridge formed by oxidation of the sulfhydryl groups on cysteine stabilizes protein tertiary structure, allowing different parts of the protein chain to be held together covalently.