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Tendons, ligaments, and skin contain a large amount of fibrous proteins. Explain why this makes sense physiologically, and give reasons why globular proteins would not be so functionally useful in these tissues.
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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (Looseleaf) - With Workbook
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