Connective tissue
A) joins together cells and tissues and transports substances.
B) provides a supporting framework for the body.
C) is characterized by large amounts of extracellular matrix.
D) does both joins together cells and tissues and transports substances and provides a supporting framework for the body.
E) has all of these characteristics.

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Connective tissue does join together cells and tissues and transport substances, as seen in blood and lymph. It also provides a supporting framework for the body, as seen in bone and cartilage. Connective tissue is characterized by large amounts of extracellular matrix, which provides structural support and facilitates communication between cells. Therefore, all of the given choices are correct.

Connective Tissue