Question

Scurvy results in weakness in collagen fibers because the enzymes that catalyze ________ of proline and lysine residues in collagen require Vitamin C.

Answer 1

Answer:

Hydroxylation

Explanation:

Hydroxylation is a chemical process that introduces a hydroxyl group (-OH) into an organic compound. In biochemistry, hydroxylation reactions are often facilitated by enzymes called hydroxylases. Hydroxylation is the first step in the oxidative degradation of organic compounds in air.