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1. Which statements about collagen molecules are correct?
1 Both types of secondary structure occur within the molecules.
2 Large numbers of hydrogen bonds stabilise the molecules.
3 Repeated amino acid sequences determine the tertiary structure.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

Why is the ans D? Why is 1 wrong

2. Which changes in a group of mammalian cells, dividing by mitosis, would be necessary for the
formation of a tumour?
1 Mitosis is no longer inhibited by cell to cell contact.
2 Cells acquire the ability to migrate and set up new colonies.
3 Cells become able to divide indefinitely.
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 1 only D 2 and 3

Can anyone explain the meaning of 1&2 to me?
(edited 5 years ago)
Sorry you've not had any responses about this. :frown: Are you sure you've posted in the right place? :smile: Here's a link to our subject forum which should help get you more responses if you post there. :redface:

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