Collagen and Elastin — Flashcards

#1

Formation of lysine-hydroxylysine cross-linkages (collagen synthesis) requires both _____ and the enzyme lysyl oxidase

#2

Which 2 protiens play a role in corneal transparency?_____

#3

Collagen Synthesis: Once in the extracellular space, cleavage of disulfide-rich terminal regions of procollagen by _____ forms the insoluble tropocollagen

#4

Elastin is rich in non-hydroxylated _____, glycine, and lysine residues (amino acids)

#5

Collagen Synthesis: Staggered tropocollagen molecules are reinforced by covalent _____ cross-linkages to make collagen fibrils

#6

Curve A indicates which compound? _____

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#7

The given image represents a _____ which is a secondary structure of proteins.

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#8

egg white forms _____% weight of egg

#9

serum _____ is most sensitive indicator for protein estimation

#10

_____ are a cylindrical outer structure composed of a helical array of polymerized heterodimersof - and -tubulin

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