An extracellular matrix is produced by glycoprotein secretion by:
A)fungal cells
B)bacterial cells
C)plant cells
D)animal cells

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An extracellular matrix is a complex network of proteins and carbohydrates that surround animal cells. Animal cells are capable of producing and secreting large amounts of glycoproteins, which are major components of the extracellular matrix. Fungal, bacterial, and plant cells also produce extracellular matrices, but they are composed of different types of molecules and have different roles.

An Extracellular Matrix Is Produced by Glycoprotein Secretion By