Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Collagen

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of collagen?

• A)Tropocollagen is the basic structural unit.
• B)Both intermolecular and intramolecular crosslinks help to stabilize the collagen fibrils.
• C)Modification of prolines occurs prior to collagen synthesis.
• D)Inextensible fibrous proteins are components of connective tissues.

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Definitions:

Chemoautotroph

An organism that derives its energy from chemicals and synthesizes its own organic compounds from carbon dioxide.

Mutualism

In ecology, a symbiotic relationship in which both partners benefit from the association. Compare with parasitism and commensalism.

Photoautotroph

An organism that obtains energy from light and synthesizes organic compounds from inorganic raw materials; includes plants, algae, and some bacteria. Compare with photoheterotroph, chemoautotroph, and chemoheterotroph.

Fumigallin

A chemical compound originally discovered for its antibiotic properties, often mentioned in the context of beekeeping to treat nosema disease.