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Vocabulary Entry
cysteine
|noun
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noun
Cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is important in the synthesis of proteins.
Example Sentences
"Cysteine plays a critical role in forming disulfide bonds in proteins."
"The body can produce cysteine from the amino acid methionine."
"Cysteine is found in high concentrations in hair, nails, and skin."