NEET2005ChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Which functional group participates in disulphide bond formation in proteins?
Options
- AThioester
- BThioether
- CThiol
- DThiolactone
Correct answer
C. Thiol
Step-by-step solution
A disulfide bond is a covalent bond between two sulfur atoms (-S-S-) formed by the coupling of two thiol (-SH) groups. Related Theory In the mammalian endoplasmic reticulum (ER), disulfide bond formation is achieved by the combined action of two types of enzyme: one capable offorming disulfides de novo and another able to introduce these disulfides into substrates.