Collagen fibril. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single collagen fibril. The tropocollagen molecules can be seen as bands running parallel to the long axis. Fibrils form bundles called fibres. Collagen,a type of connective tissue,is the main structural protein in the body. It has high tensile strength,providing structure and elasticity to skin,tendons,ligaments and bones | |
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