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1. Connective Tissues

   Linked via "collagens"

   The mechanical strength of connective tissues derives from three main classes of protein fibers embedded within the ground substance:
   Collagen Fibers: The most abundant proteins in the human body, collagens confer tensile strength. Type I collagen, prevalent in tendons and bone/, exhibits a helical quaternary structure tha…