The Glycine Quiz
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The Glycine Quiz

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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?

  • Proline
  • Alanine
  • Glycine (correct)
  • Leucine

    • 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?

  • 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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