Which amino acids are present in collagen?
Correct Answer: Glycine and proline
Description: The amino acid present in large quantities in collagen are GLYCINE, PROLINE and HYDROXYPROLINE.
Approximately 1/3rd of the amino acid are contributed by Glycine i.e every 3rd amino acid in collagen is GLYCINE.
Reference :- Satyanarayana 4th Edition, Pg no. 488
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