Which of the following is a sulphur-containing amino acid?
A
Methionine
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B
Cysteine
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C
Phenylalanine
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D
Both (a) and (b)
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Solution
The correct option is D Both (a) and (b) Sulphur containing amino acids possess sulphur as a chemical constituent. The examples of sulphur-containing amino acids are methionine and cysteine.
Phenylalanine is an aromatic amino acid and does not contain sulphur.