Which of the following aspects of collagen would be directly affected by a defect in procollagen peptidase?
A)synthesis
B)secretion
C)extracellular assembly
D)binding to fibronectin
E)all of the above

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Procollagen peptidase is involved in the conversion of procollagen to collagen by removing the terminal propeptides. This step is crucial for the proper assembly of collagen fibers in the extracellular matrix. Defects in this enzyme would therefore directly affect the extracellular assembly of collagen.

Which of the Following Aspects of Collagen Would Be Directly