The Following Is True About the Hydroxyproline in Collagen

question 51

Multiple Choice

The following is true about the hydroxyproline in collagen:

• A) Hydroxyproline is incorporated into the chain during polymerization of amino acids.
• B) Vitamin C is necessary for the synthesis of hydroxyproline.
• C) Hydroxyproline is important in holding the 3 strands of collagen together.
• D) Hydroxyproline requires Vitamin C for its synthesis and it holds the collagen helix together.
• E) All of these.

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