Which of the following is a characteristic of ground substance in connective tissue proper?

A) It is dark red in color.
B) It accelerates the movement of bacteria for phagocytosis.
C) It is intracellular.
D) It is similar in consistency to maple syrup.
E) It consists of a solid, crystalline matrix.


D) It is similar in consistency to maple syrup.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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