The element that is a constituent of the amino acids methionine and cysteine is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The element that is a constituent of the amino acids methionine and cysteine is:
A. Iron
B. Phosphorus
C. Nitrogen
D. Sulfur
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sulfur is present in the amino acids methionine and cysteine (which forms disulfide bonds in proteins). Nitrogen is in all amino acids, phosphorus in nucleic acids and ATP, iron in heme. Sulfur is also in vitamins biotin and thiamine. Disulfide bonds are crucial for protein tertiary structure.

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