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Role of Ca, Mg and S

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Which amino acid contains sulphur

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Tryptophan

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Cysteine

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C

Methionine

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is D Both B and C
Proteins are polymers of amino acids. 20 amino acids occur in natural proteins. The amino acids are compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Some amino acids also carry sulphur atoms. Methionine and cysteine are the sulphur containing amino acids.

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