Which of the following does not account for the gelatinous consistency of connective tissue ground substance?
A) Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
B) Proteoglycans
C) Chondroitin sulfate
D) Hyaluronic acid
E) Collagen

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Collagen is a fibrous protein and does not contribute to the gelatinous consistency of connective tissue ground substance. The gelatinous consistency is largely due to the presence of GAGs, proteoglycans, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid.

Which of the Following Does Not Account for the Gelatinous