The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as
A) collagen.
B) cartilage.
C) chondroitin.
D) matrix.
E) scaffold.

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The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as matrix. Collagen is a type of protein fiber found in the matrix, cartilage is a type of connective tissue but not a term for the combination of fibers and ground substance, chondroitin is a component of cartilage but not a term for the combination of fibers and ground substance, and scaffold is a general term for a structure that provides support or a framework but not specific to supporting connective tissues.

The Combination of Fibers and Ground Substance in Supporting Connective