All epithelial cells are separated from the underlying tissue by the __________.

basement membrane

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collagen layer

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cell membrane

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cell wall

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The correct option is A
basement membrane

basement membrane

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All epithelial cells are separated from the underlying tissue by the __________.

The correct option is A basement membranebasement membrane

The correct option is A
basement membrane

basement membrane