Bonds between which groups stabilize the structure of many proteins,including those that make up human hair?
A) Aldehyde
B) Sulfhydryl
C) Hydroxyl
D) Methyl
E) Carbonyl

Question

Bonds between which groups stabilize the structure of many proteins,including those that make up human hair?  
A) Aldehyde
B) Sulfhydryl
C) Hydroxyl
D) Methyl
E) Carbonyl

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sulfhydryl bonds (disulfide bonds) are responsible for stabilizing the structure of many proteins, including those that make up human hair. These bonds form between two cysteine amino acid residues and can create strong covalent bonds that help hold the protein structure together.

Bonds Between Which Groups Stabilize the Structure of Many Proteins,including