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What is the most abundant protein in the body?
What is the most abundant protein in the body?
- Collagen (correct)
- Elastin
- Keratin
- Fibrin
What is the primary role of lysyl oxidase in collagen synthesis?
What is the primary role of lysyl oxidase in collagen synthesis?
- Initiating transcription of collagen genes
- Cross-linking collagen fibers (correct)
- Inhibiting collagen synthesis
- Promoting collagen degradation
Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis?
Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis?
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C (correct)
What is the main structural role of elastin in the body?
What is the main structural role of elastin in the body?
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What is the function of desmosine cross-link in elastin?
What is the function of desmosine cross-link in elastin?
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Which protein is the most abundant in the body?
Which protein is the most abundant in the body?
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What is the primary structural feature of fibrous proteins?
What is the primary structural feature of fibrous proteins?
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Which vitamin plays a key role in collagen synthesis?
Which vitamin plays a key role in collagen synthesis?
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What is the main structural difference between collagen and elastin?
What is the main structural difference between collagen and elastin?
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What is the cross-linking amino acid unique to elastin?
What is the cross-linking amino acid unique to elastin?
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