Question
Explain the role of vitamin C in collage synthesis.
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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, plays a crucial role in collagen synthesis, a fundamental process for maintaining the integrity and structure of connective tissues in the human body. Collagen, a structural protein found in skin, blood vessels, tendons, and bones, requires hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues to form stable triple-helical structures. This hydroxylation is catalyzed by prolyl hydroxylase and lysyl hydroxylase enzymes, which are dependent on vitamin C as a cofactor. Without sufficient vitamin C, these enzymes
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