Question

One of the most important structural components to any livingcell is Collagen. It’s the most abundant protein in mammals and itsvarious forms are involved in everything from mitosis to boneformation. Its unique structural elements and various forms allowsit to be utilized in all cells.

Instructions: For this Worksheet, you will needto do several things:

Define the different structural motifs associated withcollagen.

Provide a detailed explanation for how it is synthesized, howcollagen strands form and what their uses are. Be sure to includeseveral examples of uses.

Research the disease states provided and explain how they arerelated to collagen in the body.

Structural Motifs:

Molecular components -

Trimeric structure -

Macromolecules -

Synthesis -

Formation -

Common uses -

Associated Disease states-

Ehlers–Danlos syndromes -

Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy-