Which basal lamina component binds cations and water to form gels that can withstand compression?
A) Collagen
B) Entactin
C) Laminin
D) Nidogen
E) Perlecan

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Perlecan is a proteoglycan component of the basal lamina that binds cations and water to form gels that can withstand compression. The other choices (collagen, entactin, laminin, and nidogen) do not have this specific property.

Which Basal Lamina Component Binds Cations and Water to Form