Which of the following statements about collagen is INCORRECT?

A. There can be numerous types of collagen in multicellular organisms
B. It is produced from polymers of amino acids.
C. It tends to promote the "sticky" characteristics of the ECM.
D. Its breakdown is a contributing characteristic of wrinkling during aging.
E. It is a major component of the ECM for cartilage and bone.


C. It tends to promote the "sticky" characteristics of the ECM.

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