The amino acid, which is used is the estimation of collagen is_____________?
Correct answer: A. Hydroxyproline
- A. Hydroxyproline
- B. Proline
- C. Lysine
- D. Glycine
Explanation
Hydroxyproline is a characteristic post-translationally modified amino acid abundant in collagen and is therefore used as a biochemical indicator of collagen content. It is formed by hydroxylation of proline residues after the collagen chain is synthesized.
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