Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) help give the ground substance some of its qualities, such as
A) Helping to transfer charges in the nervous system.
B) Holding water and maintaining electrolyte balance.
C) Giving bone its brittle, inorganic structure.
D) Providing the major structural support of tendons and ligaments.
E) Acting as an energy reserve for muscle contraction.
Answer: B) Holding water and maintaining electrolyte balance.
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