“The extracellular matrix does all of the following EXCEPT”

A. provide an important source of energy for the organism
B. provide strength
C. contribute to cell signaling
D. provide structural support
E. helps to organize cells


A. provide an important source of energy for the organism

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Using genetic engineering techniques, you have created a set of proteins that contain two (and only two) conflicting signal sequences that specify different compartments. Predict which signal would win out for the following combinations

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