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What is the sticky coating on the outside of cells that keeps them joined together

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its called the extracellular matrix
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The answer is; Extracellular matrix

Extracellular matrix is composed of glycoproteins, glycolipids, collagen, and elastin. This tissue, in conjunction with adhesins (which are cell-surface appendages ), allows cells to be joined together to form tissues and organs. These cells are able to communicate with each other, which is vital for tissue homeostasis.


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