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Collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers in connective tissues are formed by

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phospholipids

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carbohydrates

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adipose tissue

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proteins

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Solution

The correct option is D proteins
Collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers in connective tissues are formed by collagen, elastin and reticular proteins.

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