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  4. Modified polysaccharides acting as a ground substance is found in:

Q. Modified polysaccharides acting as a ground substance is found in:

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Solution:

In all connective tissues except blood, the cells secrete fibres of structural proteins called collagen or elastin. The fibres provide strength, elasticity and flexibility to the tissue. These cells also secrete modified polysaccharides, which accumulate between cells and fibres and act as matrix (ground substance).