What Is a Major Difference in the Extracellular Matrix ECM)

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is a major difference in the extracellular matrix ECM) between plant and animal cells?

• A) Plant ECM components are released extracellularly by the Golgi stacks, whereas lysosomes function in this capacity in animal cells.
• B) Plant ECM is primarily carbohydrate in nature, whereas animal ECM is largely protein based.
• C) Plant ECM is composed primarily of proteins, whereas animal ECM is mainly carbohydrates.
• D) Plant and animal ECMs are quite similar in structure and function.

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