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Thiol group is present in :

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The thiol group is -SH; identify the amino acid carrying a free -SH.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • Cytosine
  • Cystine
  • Cysteine
  • Methionine
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Cytosine is a pyrimidine base of nucleic acids with no sulphur.
Cystine is the disulphide dimer of cysteine, containing an -S-S- bond, not a free thiol.
Methionine contains a thioether (-S-CH3) group.
Cysteine, \(\mathrm{HS-CH_2-CH(NH_2)-COOH}\), contains the free -SH (thiol) group.
Answer: (3) Cysteine
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