The degradation of the extracellular matrix, along with cell surface proteins, is accomplished mostly by a _____-containing enzyme family called MMPs.
A)coppers
B)iron
C)zinc
D)magnesium
E)manganese

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The MMPs enzyme family responsible for the degradation of the extracellular matrix contains zinc as a key component. Therefore, zinc-containing enzymes are the best choice among the options given.

The Degradation of the Extracellular Matrix, Along with Cell Surface