How is the plasma membrane involved in structural support of body tissues?

A) It has specialized connections to other cells or extracellular materials.
B) It primarily consists of fibrous proteins.
C) It is inflated by cytoplasm at high pressure.
D) Tissues are largely composed of empty plasma membranes left by dead cells.
E) It is hydrophobic, so it repels extracellular fluid and attracts the membranes of other cells.


A

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