Question
Biology Question on Structural Organisation of Animals and plants
Collagen is :-
A
Fibrous protein
B
Globular protein
C
Lipid
D
Carbohydrate.
Answer
Fibrous protein
Explanation
Solution
Collagen is an insoluble fibrous protein found extensively in the connective tissue of skin, tendons and bone. Collagen accounts for over 30% of the total body protein of mammals. Globular proteins have compact rounded molecules and are usually water soluble. Lipid is a diverse group of organic compounds, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Carbohydrates are compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.