Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which protein is responsible for skin strength and elasticity?
Which protein is responsible for skin strength and elasticity?
- Elastin
- Collagen (correct)
- Fibrous protein
- Keratin
What is the composition of collagen?
What is the composition of collagen?
- Methionine, threonine, tryptophan, cysteine, and tyrosine
- Alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, and phenylalanine
- Glycine, proline, hydroxylysine, lysine, and hydroxyproline (correct)
- Aspartic acid, glutamic acid, serine, histidine, and arginine
Where is collagen found in the body?
Where is collagen found in the body?
- Hair, nails, teeth, and blood vessels
- Skin, tendons, muscles, cartilage, bones, and organs (correct)
- Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ligaments
- Lungs, liver, kidneys, and pancreas
What is the role of collagen in the body?
What is the role of collagen in the body?
Signup and view all the answers
In what form is collagen present in the cornea and lens of the eye?
In what form is collagen present in the cornea and lens of the eye?
Signup and view all the answers
