Which of the following are intracellular events occurring in fibroblast during synthesis of collagen-
Correct Answer: Formation of triple helix
Description: Formation of triple helix (of pre-a-chains) takes place intracellularly in RER.
Formation of a cross-link between fibrils (i.e. self-assembly of tropocollagen monomers into mature collagen fiber) occurs extracellularly after secretion from fibroblasts.
Glycosylation also occurs intracellularly, but its glycosylation of hydroxylysine (not of proline).
Category:
Biochemistry
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now