Which component of the extracellualr matrix is responsible for forming proteoglycans?
A) Amino sugars
B) Fibronectin
C) Collagen
D) Elastin
E) Integrin

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The amino sugars form multiple polysaccharides that attach to proteins forming proteoglycans. Collagen and elastin are structural proteins, fibronectin is an adhesive protein and integrin is a protein within the plasma membrane none of which form proteoglycans.

Which Component of the Extracellualr Matrix Is Responsible for Forming