Basement membranes contain type IV collagen, a nonfibrillar collagen organized in a flattened network. The type IV collagen trimer has some interspersed nonhelical segments. What property does this confer upon basement membranes?
A)strength
B)flexibility
C)extensibility
D)transparency
E)opacity

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The interspersed nonhelical segments in type IV collagen confer flexibility to basement membranes, allowing them to form a supportive yet adaptable structure for the cells they underlie.

Basement Membranes Contain Type IV Collagen, a Nonfibrillar Collagen Organized