MDCAT Biology MCQ #915

A patient with scurvy has weak connective tissues and bleeding gums. This is due to the defective synthesis of which fibrous protein?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #915

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with scurvy has weak connective tissues and bleeding gums. This is due to the defective synthesis of which fibrous protein?

    • A) Collagen
    • B) Albumin
    • C) Hemoglobin
    • D) Insulin

    Answer: Collagen

    Explanation: Collagen is a fibrous protein with high tensile strength. Hemoglobin is tempting because it is also vital but it is a globular protein.