In a reversible reaction, the endothermic reaction absorbs the exothermic reaction releases. A. None of these, endothermic reactions release energy
B. more energy than
C. the same amount of energy as
D. less energy than

C. the same amount of energy as

Explanation:

Firstly, a chemical reaction can either absorb energy from its surroundings to occur or release energy into its surroundings as a product. The former and latter descriptions are called ENDOTHERMIC and EXOTHERMIC reactions respectively. An exothermic reaction is that which transfers energy, in form of heat, to its surroundings while an Endothermic reaction is that which absorbs energy (heat) from its surroundings.

However, a reversible reaction is that reaction in which the formation of products from reactants and reformation of the reactants from products occur simultaneously. Hence, the products of a reversible reaction can become the reactants and move in the opposite direction. For example:

Reversible reaction: A + B ⇆ C + D means;

A + B → C + D and;

C + D → A + B

In a case whereby the opposite reactions consist of an endothermic and exothermic reactions, the endothermic reaction absorbs the same amount of energy as the exothermic reaction releases.

According to the law of conservation of energy, no energy is lost during a reversible reaction. Hence, in order to achieve an equilibrium, the amount of energy absorbed by the endothermic reaction is the same as the amount of energy released in the opposite exothermic reaction.

Collagen is a "fibrous proteins" present in the extracellular matrix.

Explanation:

Protein are made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called amino acids and is made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulfur and is found in many foods. Proteins are organic molecules found in living organisms.

There are three types of proteins; fibrous, globular, and membrane.

Collagen which is a fibrous proteins, form muscle fiber, tendons, connective tissue and bone.

Collagen are naturally occurring proteins that consist of single molecules made up of amino-acids, which are in turn built of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. It is mostly found in fibrous tissues such as tendons, ligaments, and skin.

The synthesis of collagen occurs in two stages: intracellular and extracellular.

Collagen is an abundant connective tissues such as cartilage, tendons, bones, and ligaments. Collagen is a contributing factor to variation in meat tenderness and texture.