Which of the following statements is incorrect about disulfide bonds? a. They form between two cysteine amino acids.b. They are noncovalent.c. They contribute to the tertiary structure of some proteins.d. They contribute to the quaternary structure of some proteins.e. They involve the loss of two hydrogen atoms.

Which of the following statements is incorrect about disulfide bonds? a. They form between two cysteine amino acids.b. They are noncovalent.c. They contribute to the tertiary structure of some proteins.d. They contribute to the quaternary structure of some proteins.e. They involve the loss of two hydrogen atoms.

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Chapter3: The Chemistry Of Life: Organic Compounds

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