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Which amino acid is strategically positioned within the collagen helix to allow for the tight packing of the three chains and the formation of a stable triple helical structure?
Which amino acid is strategically positioned within the collagen helix to allow for the tight packing of the three chains and the formation of a stable triple helical structure?
- Proline
- Alanine
- Glycine (correct)
- Leucine
What is the main reason why the collagen helix is exceptionally resilient and adaptable to various tissues' mechanical demands?
What is the main reason why the collagen helix is exceptionally resilient and adaptable to various tissues' mechanical demands?
- The formation of a stable triple helical structure
- The presence of proline residues
- The presence of leucine residues
- The tight packing of the three chains (correct)
Why is glycine's small size important for the collagen helix?
Why is glycine's small size important for the collagen helix?
- It enhances the resilience of the collagen helix
- It allows collagen to adapt to various tissues' mechanical demands
- It provides flexibility for the helix (correct)
- It allows for the formation of a stable triple helical structure
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