A matrix of connective tissue is apparent in
A)chondroitin sulphate of cartilage.
B)actin and myosin of muscle.
C)the axon of a neuron.
D)nervous tissues.
E)spindle-shaped smooth muscle cells.

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Chondroitin sulphate is a glycosaminoglycan (a type of carbohydrate) that is a major component of the extracellular matrix in cartilage. The extracellular matrix is a network of connective tissue that provides structural support to the tissue. Therefore, a matrix of connective tissue is present in chondroitin sulphate of cartilage.

Answer: E
 Smooth muscle cells are spindle-shaped and are found in the walls of hollow internal organs like the intestine, bladder, blood vessels, etc. The cells are surrounded by an extracellular matrix of connective tissue that provides structural support to the tissue. Therefore, a matrix of connective tissue is present in spindle-shaped smooth muscle cells.

A Matrix of Connective Tissue Is Apparent in