Definition of Cysteine in English :

Define Cysteine in English

Cysteine meaning in English

Meaning of Cysteine in English

Pronunciation of Cysteine in English

Cysteine pronunciation in English

Pronounce Cysteine in English

Cysteine

see synonyms of cysteine

Noun

1. cysteine

an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine

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Cysteine

see synonyms of cysteine
noun
a sulphur-containing amino acid, present in proteins, that oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine. Formula: HSCH2CH(NH2)COOH

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Cysteine

see synonyms of cysteine
noun
a nonessential amino acid, HSCH2CH(NH2)COOH, derived from cystine
see also amino acid

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Cysteine

see synonyms of cysteine
n.
An amino acid, C3H7O2NS, derived from cystine and found in most proteins.

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