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<br>Cystine is an [[ | <br>Cystine is an [[Amino acid|amino acid which]] is important in determining protein [[Tertiary structure|tertiary]] structure and this is because of its ability to form [[Disulphide bridges|disulphide bridges with]] other cystine residues within the chain. The bonds formed are [[Covalent bond|covalent and]] therefore are very strong and rigid. | ||
<br>Cystine is coded for by two [[Codon|codons]]: TGT and TGC | <br>Cystine is coded for by two [[Codon|codons]]: TGT and TGC | ||
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Cystine
Cystine is an amino acid which is important in determining protein tertiary structure and this is because of its ability to form disulphide bridges with other cystine residues within the chain. The bonds formed are covalent and therefore are very strong and rigid.
Cystine is coded for by two codons: TGT and TGC