What Is a Major Difference in the Extracellular Matrix ECM)

Multiple Choice

What is a major difference in the extracellular matrix ECM) between plant and animal cells?

A) Plant ECM components are released extracellularly by the Golgi stacks, whereas lysosomes function in this capacity in animal cells.
B) Plant ECM is primarily carbohydrate in nature, whereas animal ECM is largely protein based.
C) Plant ECM is composed primarily of proteins, whereas animal ECM is mainly carbohydrates.
D) Plant and animal ECMs are quite similar in structure and function.