Which of the Following Statements About Animal Connective Tissues Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about animal connective tissues is TRUE?

• A)Enzymes embedded in the plasma membrane synthesize the collagen in the extracellular matrix extracellularly.
• B)In connective tissue, the intermediate filaments within the cells are important for carrying the mechanical load.
• C)Cells can attach to a collagen matrix by using fibronectin, an integral membrane protein.
• D)Proteoglycans can resist compression in the extracellular matrix.

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Definitions:

Transform Boundary

A type of fault where tectonic plates slide past one another horizontally, leading to earthquakes but not substantial vertical movement.

Mid-ocean Ridge

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Island Arc

A curved chain of volcanic islands located at a tectonic plate margin, formed by the subduction of an oceanic plate.

Mantles Rise

The upward movement of mantle material in the Earth, often related to thermal convection and tectonic processes.