The extracellular matrix in animal cells that supports and organizes tissues and plays roles in cell signaling is known as the ____.
A)lignin
B)primary cell wall
C)secondary cell wall
D)basement membrane
E)lipid bilayer

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The correct answer is D because the basement membrane is the extracellular matrix in animal cells that supports and organizes tissues and plays roles in cell signaling. Lignin, primary cell wall, secondary cell wall, and lipid bilayer are all components found in plant cells but do not play the same role as the basement membrane in animal cells.

The Extracellular Matrix in Animal Cells That Supports and Organizes