The formation of collagen requires an adequate intake of:
A)vitamin K.
B)vitamin E.
C)vitamin C.
D)folate.
E)triglycerides.

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Collagen synthesis requires vitamin C, as it is involved in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues in collagen, which assists in forming its rigid triple helix structure. The other options (A, B, D, E) are not directly involved in collagen synthesis.

The Formation of Collagen Requires an Adequate Intake Of