Basement membranes contain Type IV collagen,a nonfibrillar collagen organized in a flattened network.The Type IV collagen trimer has some interspersed nonhelical segments.What property does this confer upon basement membranes?
A)strength
B)flexibility
C)extensibility
D)transparency
E)opacity

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The interspersed nonhelical segments in Type IV collagen provide flexibility to the basement membranes, allowing them to be more pliable and adaptable to changes in shape and pressure.

Basement Membranes Contain Type IV Collagen,a Nonfibrillar Collagen Organized in a Flattened