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Which type of helix is formed by collagen?
Which type of helix is formed by collagen?
- Right-handed helix
- Triple helix (correct)
- Left-handed helix
- Super-helix
How are the individual polypeptide chains in collagen stabilized?
How are the individual polypeptide chains in collagen stabilized?
- Hydrophobic interactions
- Covalent bonds
- Ionic bonds
- H-bonds (correct)
What is the primary requirement for the formation of the triple helix in collagen?
What is the primary requirement for the formation of the triple helix in collagen?
- Presence of proline
- Presence of hydroxyproline
- Right-handed helix
- Repeating structure (correct)
