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Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of lysine residues into its aldehyde derivative allysine?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of lysine residues into its aldehyde derivative allysine?
- Collagenase
- Hydroxy-lysyl oxidase
- Protein-lysine 6-oxidase
- Lysyl oxidase (correct)
What is the arrangement of adjacent tropocollagen molecules in the fibrillar array?
What is the arrangement of adjacent tropocollagen molecules in the fibrillar array?
- Staggered pattern (correct)
- Random pattern
- Parallel pattern
- Linear pattern
What is the role of extensive cross-linking in the fibrillar array?
What is the role of extensive cross-linking in the fibrillar array?
- Separation
- Degradation
- Stabilization (correct)
- Expansion
