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62. The molecular structure of collagen found in the extracellular matrix is stabilized by the post-translational addition of hydroxyl groups to proline, a process that requires Vitamin C. Collagen is technically a

A. Glycoprotein containing short glucose and galactose chains
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B. Purely hydrophobic lipoprotein without polar groups
C. High-density nucleoprotein complex found in the cytosol
D. Lipopolysaccharide structural variant

📝 Explanation

Collagen is a structural glycoprotein; its triple-helix structure contains short carbohydrate chains attached to hydroxylysine residues.

📖 Additional Information

  • Glycoprotein containing short glucose and galactose chains
  • Purely hydrophobic lipoprotein without polar groups
  • High-density nucleoprotein complex found in the cytosol
  • Lipopolysaccharide structural variant

Collagen is a structural glycoprotein; its triple-helix structure contains short carbohydrate chains attached to hydroxylysine residues.

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