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Identify and Give the Historical Significance of Each of the Following

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Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
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Definitions:

Structural Protein

Proteins that play a role in building and maintaining the shape and structure of cells and tissues, such as collagen in connective tissues.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates outside cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Collagen

A primary structural protein found in skin and connective tissue, responsible for skin elasticity and strength.

Derived Characteristic

A trait that is present in an organism but was absent in the last common ancestor of the group to which the organism belongs.

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