The Slippery, Viscous Polysaccharide Found in the Ground Substance of Some

question 11

Multiple Choice

The slippery, viscous polysaccharide found in the ground substance of some types of connective tissue that binds cells together and lubricates joints is called

• A)hyaluronic acid
• B)chondroitin sulfate
• C)collagen
• D)reticular connective tissue
• E)elastin

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