Which of the following statements is correct?
A)Fibrous proteins tend to form long,water-soluble fibers,while globular proteins tend to form compact,water-soluble shapes.
B)Fibrous proteins tend to form long,water-insoluble fibers,while globular proteins tend to form compact,water-soluble shapes.
C)Fibrous proteins tend to form long,water-insoluble fibers,while globular proteins tend to form compact,water-insoluble shapes.
D)Both fibrous proteins and globular proteins tend to form water-soluble structures of about the same shape.
E)Fibrous proteins tend to form long,water-soluble fibers,while globular proteins tend to form compact,water-insoluble shapes.

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Fibrous proteins such as collagen and keratin tend to form long, water-insoluble fibers, while globular proteins such as enzymes and antibodies tend to form compact, water-soluble shapes. This is due to the differences in their amino acid sequences and the type of bonds they form.

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