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Which type of collagen is mainly found in the basal lamina?
Which type of collagen is mainly found in the basal lamina?
- Type II collagen
- Type IV collagen (correct)
- Type I collagen
- Type III collagen
What is the structure of collagens in general?
What is the structure of collagens in general?
- Sheet-like structures
- Short filaments (correct)
- Globular proteins
- Long filaments
What is the function of collagens in the basal lamina?
What is the function of collagens in the basal lamina?
- To provide flexibility
- To facilitate cell adhesion
- To serve as molecular sieve (correct)
- To regulate gene expression