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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following amino acids has a sulfur in the R group?
Options
A Serine
B Cysteine
Correct Answer
C Asparagine
D Tyrosine
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cysteine has a sulfur atom in its R group (thiol, -CH2SH). Methionine also contains sulfur. Serine has oxygen, asparagine has nitrogen, and tyrosine has oxygen.

Hint

Which amino acid contains a thiol group?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1523 of 1999
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