AIPMT PRELIMS2005Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Chemistry Functional Groups MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which functional group participates in disulphide bond formation in proteins?

A

Thiolactone

B

Thiol

C

Thioether

D

Thioester

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Thiols contain a sulfhydryl group (-SH) which can form disulphide bonds, crucial for protein structure.

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