Cross-Linking

__Definition:__
Occurs when undesirable chemical bonds form between proteins or fats.HGD Chapter 17 pg. 442.

__Examples:__
The cell’s ability to repair breaks in DNA. In skin and connective tissue, for example, two proteins called collagen and elastin form cross-linkages, either between their molecules or within a given molecule.

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__In the News:__
[|Cross-linking of DNA]

[|Learning about Cross-Linking]