Collagen has the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A) Tropocollagen is the basic structural unit.
B) There is about 33% glycine in collagen.
C) Both intermolecular and intramolecular crosslinks help to stabilize the collagen fibrils.
D) Modification of prolines occurs prior to collagen synthesis.
E) Inextendable fibrous protein are components of connective tissues.

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Modification of prolines occurs after collagen synthesis, not prior to it.

Collagen Has the Following Characteristics EXCEPT