Collagen: practice question

A Biochemistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Biochemistry · Collagen

Sample item

Which amino acid abnormality is characteristic of collagen?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Hydroxyproline

This item reviews Collagen; Hydroxyproline is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Option by option

  • A. Leucine only

    Leucine only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • B. Tryptophan only

    Tryptophan only is not supported by the stated finding.

  • C. Homocysteine

    Homocysteine does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

  • D. Hydroxyproline (correct)

    Correct. Hydroxyproline is supported by the defining finding.

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What is the answer to this Biochemistry question?

The best answer is D, Hydroxyproline. This item reviews Collagen; Hydroxyproline is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Why is "Leucine only" not the answer?

Leucine only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Tryptophan only" not the answer?

Tryptophan only is not supported by the stated finding.

Why is "Homocysteine" not the answer?

Homocysteine does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Collagen in Biochemistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hydroxyproline is supported by the defining finding.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Collagen?

Build one table of enzyme deficiency, disease, inheritance and key finding, then revise it by spaced recall. Then use the flashcards and the other Biochemistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.