10 Questions
What is the most abundant protein in the body?
Collagen
What is the primary role of lysyl oxidase in collagen synthesis?
Cross-linking collagen fibers
Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis?
Vitamin C
What is the main structural role of elastin in the body?
Providing elasticity to tissues
What is the function of desmosine cross-link in elastin?
Providing stability to elastin fibers
Which protein is the most abundant in the body?
Collagen
What is the primary structural feature of fibrous proteins?
Long cylindrical/rope-like shape
Which vitamin plays a key role in collagen synthesis?
Vitamin C
What is the main structural difference between collagen and elastin?
Collagen has a triple helical structure, while elastin has a rubber-like structure
What is the cross-linking amino acid unique to elastin?
Desmosine
Test your knowledge of fibrous proteins and their role in connective tissue with this quiz. Explore the characteristics of macromolecules with long cylindrical shapes, low solubility in water, and abundant secondary structure. Learn about the structural functions of fibrous proteins and discover the variety of roles played by collagen, the most abundant protein in the body.
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