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Along with nitrogen, the other mineral element present in methionine and cysteine is:

A

Phosphorus

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B

Sulphur

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C

Potassium

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D

Magnesium

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Solution

The correct option is B Sulphur
Sulphur is constituent of two amino acids methionine and cysteine.

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