Which of the Following Is an Important Biological Reaction of Thiols

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important biological reaction of thiols?

• A) the combination of two thiols and the elimination of H₂S to yield a thioether
• B) the reduction of two thiols to form a disulfide
• C) the oxidation of two thiols to form a disulfide
• D) the reaction of thiols with hydrochloric acid to form thiolate salts

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