Assertion : Extracellular materials are important for cells.
Intercellular materials surround the cells & bind them together.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

A

Explanation

The extracellular matrix is a collection of extracellular molecules secreted by cells that provide structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells.