Essential Biochemistry - Connective Tissue (Section 2 - No. 5)
What is the role of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and heparin in connective tissue?
They are types of collagen
They are the major glycosaminoglycans
They are the building blocks of elastin
They are involved in cross-linking collagen
Selitys
Hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, heparan sulfate, and heparin are major glycosaminoglycans.