Proteoglycans in the extracellular matrix of animal tissues allow cartilage to resist stretching have high tensile strength chiefly provide resistance to compression are a polymer of glucose
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In the extracellular matrix of animal tissues, proteoglycans (glycosaminoglycans) are polysaccharides composed of glucose subunits. They are made up of positively charged polysaccharide chains and attach to a single core made of hyaluron and chondroitin sulfate. Proteoglycans provide tensile strength to tissues.
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