Which statement best differentiates fibrous proteins from globular proteins?

• A. Fibrous proteins contain more alpha helices than globular proteins.
• B. Fibrous proteins are water-soluble, while globular proteins are not.
• C. Fibrous proteins are composed of multiple polypeptide chains, while globular proteins are not.
• D. Fibrous proteins have an elongated shape, while globular proteins are more compact.

Answer: (D)