Cysteine Can Be Converted to Cystine by

question 64

Multiple Choice

Cysteine can be converted to cystine by

• A) acylation.
• B) peptide bond formation.
• C) reduction.
• D) oxidation.
• E) esterification.

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Protease

Enzymes produced by the pancreas that break down proteins into smaller peptides.

Amylase

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.

Trypsin

A digestive enzyme produced in the pancreas and secreted into the small intestine, where it breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.

Small Intestine

The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.