How does the extracellular matrix affect a cell that it surrounds? (select all that apply.) ?

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Rhys Hardy

Biology

2 March, 23:19

How does the extracellular matrix affect a cell that it surrounds? (select all that apply.) ?

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Jovani Randall · Answer 1

The extracellular matrix causes the shape of the cell which is an effect of how the matrix is structured. This also effects the composition. The proteins found in the ECM are also important in that this make up determines the genes that the cell expresses.