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Which amino acid contains a sulfur atom and forms disulfide bonds?

  • A Glycine
  • B Alanine
  • C Cysteine
  • D Tyrosine

Correct answer: C. Cysteine

Explanation: Cysteine contains a thiol (-SH) group. Two cysteine residues can form a disulfide bond (-S-S-), which is important for protein tertiary structure stability.

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