Meaning Of The Word Cysteine

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What's The Definition Of Cysteine?

cysteine in American English
a nonessential amino acid, HSCH2CH(NH2)COOH, derived from cystine
noun: a crystalline amino acid, C3H7 O2NS, a component of nearly all proteins, obtained by the reduction of cystine

cysteine in British English
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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