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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the difference between matrix and ground substance?

OpenStudy (happy_to_help):

The 'ground substance' of extracellular matrix is an amorphous gelatinous material. It is transparent, colourless, and fills the spaces between fibres and cells. It actually consists of large molecules called glycosoaminoglycans (GAGs) which link together to form even larger molecules called proteoglycans.

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