Which statement about the structure of collagen is FALSE? a. The modified prolines found in collagen are synthesized from proline post-translationally by an enzyme called prolyl hydroxylase. b. Prolyl hydroxylase requires ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to maintain its activity. c. Collagen include the nonstandard residue 3-hydroxylysine (Hyl). d. The introduction of vitamin C containing limes to the diet of the British navy alleviated scurvy and led to the nickname "limey" for the British sailor. e. Scurvy is a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency that results in weak collagen. f. Collagen includes nonstandard residues like 4-hydroxyproline (Hyp) and 3-hydroxyproline.

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Kiersten Cooke

Biology

10 January, 19:13

Which statement about the structure of collagen is FALSE? a. The modified prolines found in collagen are synthesized from proline post-translationally by an enzyme called prolyl hydroxylase. b. Prolyl hydroxylase requires ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to maintain its activity. c. Collagen include the nonstandard residue 3-hydroxylysine (Hyl). d. The introduction of vitamin C containing limes to the diet of the British navy alleviated scurvy and led to the nickname "limey" for the British sailor. e. Scurvy is a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency that results in weak collagen. f. Collagen includes nonstandard residues like 4-hydroxyproline (Hyp) and 3-hydroxyproline.

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Damien Wilkerson · Answer 1

Answer: the incorrect option about collagen is D

Explanation: All the statements listed above are all correct but the option that is not related to collagen and it's properties is option D (The introduction of vitamin C containing limes to the diet of the British navy alleviated scurvy and led to the nickname "limey" for the British sailor.)