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In cartilage, proteoglycans form large complexes by attaching to:_____ a. laminin. b. hyaluronate. c. elastin. d. collagen. e. glycosaminoglycans.

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Answer: Option E.

glycosaminoglycans

Step-by-step explanation:

Proteoglycans are core proteins that are attached to glycosaminoglycans chains via covalent bond because

glycosaminoglycans consist of repeating disaccharide units composed of an N-acetylated or N-sulfated hexosamine and either a uronic acid or galactose . They are found in connective tissues and cell matrix of animal cells.

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