Skin Proteins Quiz
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Which protein is responsible for skin strength and elasticity?

  • Elastin
  • Collagen (correct)
  • Fibrous protein
  • Keratin

    • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Connecting and supporting body tissues, strengthening blood vessels, and tissue development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what form is collagen present in the cornea and lens of the eye?

    <p>Crystalline form</p> Signup and view all the answers

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