3 Questions
Which amino acid residue is small enough to fit within the central core of the collagen triple helix?
Glycine
Which amino acid residues confer rigidity to the collagen triple helix?
Proline and Hydroxyproline
Which amino acid residue is involved in H-bond formation that helps to stabilize the collagen triple helix?
Hydroxyproline
Test your knowledge of collagen structure and amino acid residues with this quiz. Learn about the unique properties of glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline in stabilizing the triple helix of collagen.
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