The Extracellular Matrix Outside the Plasma Membrane of Animal Cells

question 8

Multiple Choice

The extracellular matrix outside the plasma membrane of animal cells is typically composed of

• A)collagen and proteoglycans.
• B)lipids.
• C)cellulose.
• D)peptidoglycan.
• E)collagen,proteoglycans,lipids,and peptidoglycan.

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Definitions:

Senescent Cell

A cell that has stopped dividing and entered a state where it no longer supports tissue renewal, contributing to aging and certain diseases.

Metabolically Active

A term describing cells or tissues that are actively undergoing metabolic processes, such as respiration, digestion, and energy production.

Divide

To separate or split something into parts or asunder, often used in biology to describe cell division.

Mitosis

A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.