Which of the following is the predominant collagen type in bone?
Type l
Type ll
Type lll
Type IV
Type I collagen is the predominant collagen in bone. Type II collagen is found in cailage. Type III collagen is found in skin, blood vessels, uterus, and fetal tissue. Type IV collagen is found in the basement membrane. Ref: Osteoporosis edited by Robe Marcu, Page 194.