Ascorbic acid aids in healing, which of the following applies?

a. collagen to hydroxyproline
b. proline to hydroxyproline to collagen
c. hydroxyproline to proline to collagen
d. hydroxyproline to collagen


Answer: b. proline to hydroxyproline to collagen

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