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Amino Acids and Protein Structure
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Sulphur content of protein is
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0-4%
💡 Explanation:
The sulphur content of proteins is approximately 0-4%. Only two amino acids contain sulphur: cysteine (2.3% S) and methionine (3.2% S). Since these constitute a small fraction of total amino acids, the overall sulphur percentage in proteins is very low, making option B correct.