Disulfide bonds within or between proteins form easily
A) in the ER but not the cytosol.
B) in neither the cytosol nor the ER.
C) in the cytosol but not the ER.
D) in both the cytosol and the ER.

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Disulfide bonds form readily in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) due to its oxidizing environment, which promotes the formation of these bonds. In contrast, the cytosol generally maintains a reducing environment that discourages the formation of disulfide bonds.

Disulfide Bonds Within or Between Proteins Form Easily