Principles of Biology
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 4.8, Problem 1CC
Summary Introduction
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The four functions of ECM in animal cells.
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An extracellular matrix is a fluid-like substance that is present in the exterior of the cells of the body. It functions to provide a biochemical environment and structural support to the surrounding cells. The composition of the extracellular matrix is different from the cytoplasm, and the difference in the ion concentration between these two fluids provides a means for concentration gradient.
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