A defect in this protein causes brittle bone disease, and this protein is composed of three chains wound in a tight triple helix.
A defect in this protein causes brittle bone disease, and this protein is composed of three chains wound in a tight triple helix. It is composed of the repeating amino acid sequence glycine-proline-hydroxyproline and organized in tropo units. This protein usually works in conjunction with elastin and keratin to allow muscles to function without tearing. For 10 points, identify this most abundant protein in mammals which is the main component of connective tissue.
A defect in this protein causes brittle bone disease, and this protein is composed of three chains wound in a tight triple helix.
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