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cysteine

noun

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

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8
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
YS
Scrabble score
13

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noun

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

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