Associations to the word «Cysteine»

Wiktionary

CYSTEINE, noun. (amino acid) A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C3H7NO2S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.

Dictionary definition

CYSTEINE, noun. An amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne