There is an abnormally decreased function of the hydroxylation of proline because the 2nd stage in collagen synthesis (hydroxylation of specific proline and lysine residues) requires vitamin C. Since this patient has Scurvy (vit. C deficiency), this process is unable to occur.
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submitted by epiglotitties(1), 2020-01-16T23:57:23Z
There is an abnormally decreased function of the hydroxylation of proline because the 2nd stage in collagen synthesis (hydroxylation of specific proline and lysine residues) requires vitamin C. Since this patient has Scurvy (vit. C deficiency), this process is unable to occur.