Collagen Is an Important Structural Protein in Biological Systems

question 9

Essay

Collagen is an important structural protein in biological systems.It is formed by a repeating unit containing glycine,proline,and 4-hydroxyproline (4HyP).The synthesis of 4HyP from proline requires vitamin C.Draw the structure of 4HyP.

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