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The unique characteristic of the amino acid cysteine is _____.

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Answer: since it has a very reactive sulfhydryl group at its side chain. This puts cysteine in special position that cannot be replaced or substituted by any other amino acid. Because disulfide bridges formed by cysteine residues are permanent component of protein primary structure.

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