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The amino acids _______ and ________ are hydroxylated with the aid of vitamin C to form strong connective tissue.

A.proline; lysine
B.glutamic acid; alanine
C.threonine; methionine
D.methionine; homocysteine

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Proline , lysine

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Answer: A. Proline; lysine

Step-by-step explanation:

As a posttranslational modification of proteins, hydroxylation of proline and lysine amino acids is possible by hydroxylase enzyme where Vitamin C acts as a cofactor in the process helping to form connective tissues for wound healing.

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