False-colour transmission electron micrograph showing fibrils of collagen (orange),the principal component of white connective tissue. The fibrils have been shadowed with a heavy metal to show their banded structure. Collagen is a tough fibrous protein,which is found in the skin,cartilage,bone,ligaments & tendons. It is relatively inelastic,but has a high tensile strength. Magnification x14,400 at 6x4.5cm size | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gross, J. / Biozentrum |
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