Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Connective

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of connective tissues in general?

• A)Connective tissues contain an abundance of extracellular matrix.
• B)The cells are packed tightly together, as they are in epithelial tissues.
• C)The ground substance can vary from liquid to solid.
• D)Most connective tissues are well-supplied with blood vessels.
• E)All of these are characteristics of connective tissues in general.

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Definitions:

Formal Charge

The charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, assuming that electrons in all chemical bonds are shared equally between atoms.

Oxygens

are chemical elements with the symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration and combustion processes, often found in molecular forms.

Formal Charge

A theoretical charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, calculated based on the assumption of equally shared electrons in bonds.

Non-Bonding Electrons

Non-bonding electrons, also known as lone pairs, are valence electrons on an atom that are not involved in chemical bonding and significantly influence molecular shape and polarity.