CAIE A-Level Biology AS 2.3.9 Collagen Structure and Function Questions
Explain how collagen molecular organisation supports tensile strength and connective tissue function.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Biology 9700
- Level
- AS
Exam points
- Explain collagen structure and relate its molecular organisation to tensile strength and connective tissue function.
CAIE A-Level Biology AS 2.3.9 Collagen Structure and Function Questions question 1
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Which feature of collagen enables it to fulfil a structural role in skin and in tendons?
A
Adjacent collagen molecules are linked by ester bonds.
B
Collagen fibres form layers with the fibres in different directions.
C
Collagen molecules are formed as a triple helix of polypeptide chains.
D
Polypeptide chains of collagen are tightly folded into compact shapes.
C
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