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Cystine is an [[Amino acid|amino acid which]] is important in determining the [[Tertiary structure|tertiary]] structure of proteins. 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. | |||
Cystine is coded for by two [[Codon|codons]]: TGT and TGC | |||
Latest revision as of 21:42, 25 November 2012
Cystine is an amino acid which is important in determining the tertiary structure of proteins. 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