Biomolecules Question 62
Question: The ground susbtance of connective tissue is basically composed of:
Options:
A) Lipids
B) Phospholipids
C) Monosaccharides
D) Mucopolysaccharides
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] The intercellular substance (extracellular matrix) in connective tissues is usually abundant.
That is why, the cells are widely spaced.
It consists of fibres and a large amount of an amorphous ground substance.
This ground substance is mainly composed of acidic mucopolysaccharides bound with proteins to form hyaluronic acid.
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