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Sulphur is found in the amino acids [[Methionine|methionine]] and [[ | Sulphur is represented by the symbol 'S' in the periodic table and it has an atomic number of 16. It is a natural occuring element which is frequently found and is regarded as an essential element for life. It is found in the amino acids [[Methionine|methionine]] and [[Cysteine|cysteine]]. In cysteine the -[[SH group|SH group]] reacts with another -SH group on a different cysteine forming a [[Disulphide bond|disulphide bond]] <ref>Berg J.,Tymoczko J. and Stryer L. (2012) Biochemistry. 7th edition, Basinstoke: Freeman.</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 14:22, 23 November 2012
Sulphur is represented by the symbol 'S' in the periodic table and it has an atomic number of 16. It is a natural occuring element which is frequently found and is regarded as an essential element for life. It is found in the amino acids methionine and cysteine. In cysteine the -SH group reacts with another -SH group on a different cysteine forming a disulphide bond [1].
References
- ↑ Berg J.,Tymoczko J. and Stryer L. (2012) Biochemistry. 7th edition, Basinstoke: Freeman.