what is collagen? is it a type of cell? or is it a type of substance associated with cells?; Last updated at 9:44 PM on 21st October 2011

Question by cliff: what is collagen? is it a type of cell? or is it a type of substance associated with cells?
and do we have collagen cells, just like we have muscle cells and bone cells?

also, is there such a thing as a protein cell? or is protein a substance which cells are partly made of?

Best answer:

Answer by Peter
Collagen is a fibrous protein which is found in tendons. It has three polypeptide chains and these three twist around each other like a rope.

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Last updated at 9:44 PM on 21st October 2011
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