Class 11 · Biomolecules

Collagen Most Abundant Animal Protein, RuBisCO Most Abundant Biosphere Protein

✅ Asked in NEET 2026
✅ NEET 2026 PYQ · Asked 4 times

Match List I with List II: List I: A. Trypsin B. Morphine C. Concanavalin A D. Collagen List II: I. Most abundant protein in the animal world (intercellular ground substance) II. Lectin III. Proteolytic enzyme IV. Alkaloid (secondary metabolite) Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (NEET 2026 — cancelled)

Q1 of 4NEET 2026 (cancelled)

Match List I with List II: List I: A. Trypsin B. Morphine C. Concanavalin A D. Collagen List II: I. Most abundant protein in the animal world (intercellular ground substance) II. Lectin III. Proteolytic enzyme IV. Alkaloid (secondary metabolite) Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (NEET 2026 — cancelled)

Q2 of 4NEET 2024

Match List I with List IIList I A. GLUT-4 B. Insulin C. Trypsin D. Collagen List II I. Hormone II. Enzyme III. Intercellular ground substance IV. Enables glucose transport into cells Choose the option with correct matches:

Q3 of 4NEET 2024

Match List-I with List-IIList-I A. Collagen B. GLUT-4 C. Trypsin D. RuBisCO List-II I. Enzyme II. Most abundant enzyme in biosphere III. Most abundant protein in animal world IV. Enables glucose transport into cells Choose the correct answer:

Q4 of 4NEET 2020

Which one of the following is the most abundant protein in the animals? (NEET 2020)

Answer & NCERT explanation

Correct answer: A A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Trypsin is a proteolytic enzyme; morphine is an alkaloid (secondary metabolite); concanavalin A is a lectin; collagen is the major intercellular ground substance.

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📖 NCERT Source

Collagen is the most abundant protein in animal world and Ribulose bisphosphate Carboxylase-Oxygenase (RuBisCO) is the most abundant protein in the whole of the biosphere.

NCERT Biology · Class 11 · Chapter 9 · Paragraph 20
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Collagen Most Abundant Animal Protein, RuBisCO Most Abundant Biosphere Protein — diagram
How NTA Uses This Concept

Two SUPERLATIVE proteins for NEET: COLLAGEN is the MOST ABUNDANT PROTEIN IN THE ANIMAL WORLD — it forms the intercellular ground substance of connective tissues (skin, bone, tendon, ligament, cartilage). RIBULOSE BISPHOSPHATE CARBOXYLASE-OXYGENASE (RuBisCO) is the MOST ABUNDANT PROTEIN IN THE WHOLE BIOSPHERE — present in chloroplasts of all photosynthetic organisms; catalyses the first step of carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle. Other NEET-relevant protein examples by function: TRYPSIN = proteolytic ENZYME; INSULIN = HORMONE (pancreatic β-cells); GLUT-4 = glucose TRANSPORTER (enables glucose entry into cells); CONCANAVALIN A = LECTIN (carbohydrate-binding protein from jack bean); MORPHINE = ALKALOID (NOT a protein — opium poppy secondary metabolite).

🔬 Deeper than NCERT

NEET tested this set 4 times (2026, 2024×2, 2020). Lock the superlatives: COLLAGEN = most abundant in ANIMAL world; RuBisCO = most abundant in BIOSPHERE (worldwide, all life included). NEET 2024 four-match: Collagen=intercellular ground substance, GLUT-4=glucose transport, Trypsin=enzyme, RuBisCO=most abundant enzyme in biosphere → C. Memory: 'RuBisCO rules the biosphere' (because photosynthesis is everywhere). NEET 2020: most abundant animal protein → collagen (NOT haemoglobin, NOT lectin, NOT insulin).

⚠️ The NTA Trap
✗ Common wrong answer

Haemoglobin is the most abundant protein in animals and collagen is the most abundant protein in the biosphere.

✓ The correct framing

COLLAGEN = most abundant in ANIMAL world (intercellular ground substance). RuBisCO = most abundant in BIOSPHERE (Calvin cycle enzyme in chloroplasts).

💡 Memory hook

Collagen = animal #1. RuBisCO = biosphere #1. Trypsin = enzyme. Insulin = hormone. GLUT-4 = glucose transport. Morphine = alkaloid (not protein).

📌 Key Facts
  • COLLAGEN = most abundant protein in animal world (~25% of body protein); intercellular ground substance.
  • RuBisCO = most abundant protein in biosphere; catalyses first step of carbon fixation in chloroplasts.
  • Trypsin = proteolytic enzyme; Insulin = hormone; GLUT-4 = glucose transporter; Concanavalin A = lectin.
  • Morphine = ALKALOID (secondary metabolite, NOT a protein) — opium poppy derivative.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collagen Most Abundant Animal Protein, RuBisCO Most Abundant Biosphere Protein?
Two SUPERLATIVE proteins for NEET: COLLAGEN is the MOST ABUNDANT PROTEIN IN THE ANIMAL WORLD — it forms the intercellular ground substance of connective tissues (skin, bone, tendon, ligament, cartilage). RIBULOSE BISPHOSPHATE CARBOXYLASE-OXYGENASE (RuBisCO) is the MOST ABUNDANT PROTEIN IN THE WHOLE BIOSPHERE — present in chloroplasts of all photosynthetic organisms; catalyses the first step of carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle.
What did NEET 2026 ask on Collagen Most Abundant Animal Protein, RuBisCO Most Abundant Biosphere Protein?
In NEET 2026, the question was: "Match List I with List II:" The correct answer is A — A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I.
What is the most common NEET trap on Collagen Most Abundant Animal Protein, RuBisCO Most Abundant Biosphere Protein?
Common wrong answer: Haemoglobin is the most abundant protein in animals and collagen is the most abundant protein in the biosphere. Correct: COLLAGEN = most abundant in ANIMAL world (intercellular ground substance). RuBisCO = most abundant in BIOSPHERE (Calvin cycle enzyme in chloroplasts).
How do you remember Collagen Most Abundant Animal Protein, RuBisCO Most Abundant Biosphere Protein for NEET?
Collagen = animal #1. RuBisCO = biosphere #1. Trypsin = enzyme. Insulin = hormone. GLUT-4 = glucose transport. Morphine = alkaloid (not protein). Key fact: COLLAGEN = most abundant protein in animal world (~25% of body protein); intercellular ground substance.
What are the key components of Collagen Most Abundant Animal Protein, RuBisCO Most Abundant Biosphere Protein?
(1) COLLAGEN = most abundant protein in animal world (~25% of body protein); intercellular ground substance. (2) RuBisCO = most abundant protein in biosphere; catalyses first step of carbon fixation in chloroplasts. (3) Trypsin = proteolytic enzyme; Insulin = hormone; GLUT-4 = glucose transporter; Concanavalin A = lectin.

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