Does Collagen have a quaternary structure?

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Does Collagen have a quaternary structure?

2006-10-15 06:30:00 · 2 answers · asked by Lynn 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Collagen has a hierarchical structure in which the tertiary structure is a triple helix. The quaternary structure is represented by fibrils that assemble into macroscale collagen fibers that provide the architecture for tissues, including human skin and ocular sclera.

2006-10-16 05:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by cucumis_sativus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Collagen has four polypeptide chains and is a quartenary protein, it is also a fibrous protein.

2016-05-22 04:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋