Major components of the extracellular matrix of connective tissue include
A) protein fibers, carbohydrates, and lipids .
B) phospholipids, glycoproteins, and proteins.
C) protein fibers, ground substance, and fluid.
D) ground substance, glycoproteins, and phospholipids.
E) ground substance, carbohydrates, and fluid.
Answer: C) protein fibers, ground substance, and fluid.
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