Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

In the tertiary structure of hair, cross links between the R groups of cysteine are known as

  1. disulfide bonds

  2. carbon carbon bond

  3. hydroxide

  4. dihydride

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Explanation

In the tertiary structure of proteins (including keratin in hair), disulfide bonds form between the sulfur atoms in cysteine amino acid R groups. These covalent bonds provide structural stability and are responsible for hair's strength. Carbon-carbon bonds don't specifically link R groups, hydroxide is not a bond type, and dihydride is not a relevant term.