Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) help give the ground substance some of its qualities, including ________.
A. holding water and maintaining electrolyte balance
B. providing the major structural support of tendons and ligaments
C. giving bone its brittle, inorganic structure
D. helping to transfer charges in the nervous system
E. acting as an energy reserve for muscle contraction
Answer: A
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