Biology 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 3, Problem 11RQ
Which of the following is not an extracellular matrix role of carbohydrates?
- protect an insect’s internal organs from external trauma
- prevent plant cells from lysing after the plant is watered
- maintain the shape of a fungal spore
- provide energy for muscle movement
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Which of the following is not an extracellular matrix roleof carbohydrates?a. protect an insect’s internal organs from externaltraumab. prevent plant cells from lysing after the plant iswateredc. maintain the shape of a fungal spored. provide energy for muscle movement
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