What two components are commonly found in the extracellular matrix that help resist stretching and provide resilience?
A) proteins and polysaccharides
B) proteins and phospholipids
C) polysaccharides and phospholipids
D) amino acids and phospholipids
E) nucleic acids and proteins

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Proteins and polysaccharides are commonly found in the extracellular matrix and are responsible for providing resilience and resistance to stretching. Proteins provide structural support while polysaccharides provide cushioning and hydration to maintain the structure. Phospholipids are primarily found in the cell membrane, not the extracellular matrix. Amino acids and nucleic acids are the building blocks of proteins and nucleic acids respectively, and do not directly provide resilience or resistance to stretching in the extracellular matrix.

What Two Components Are Commonly Found in the Extracellular Matrix