Disulfide bonds in a protein have some responsibility for holding the protein molecule in its three-dimensional shape. Which statement is correct when considering disulfide bonds?

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All three statements are correct because disulfide bonds are formed through an oxidation reaction where two thiol groups are oxidized to form a disulfide bond. These bonds can be broken by reduction, returning the disulfide bond to two separate thiol groups. The process described in statement C accurately represents the chemical reaction involved in forming a disulfide bond through oxidation.

Disulfide Bonds in a Protein Have Some Responsibility for Holding