Question

Which specific connective tissue has a gel-like ecm

Answer 1

Answer is loose connective (areolar) tissue

Step-by-step explanation

The cells of this type of tissue are connected by a gelatinous substance known as “ground substance” made up of collagenous and elastic fibers. “Ground substance” is gel-like substance in the extracellular space that contains components of the extracellular matrix (ECM).

Answer 2

Cartilage

Cartilage is a specialized form of connective tissue produced by differentiated fibroblast-like cells called chondrocytes. It is characterized by a prominent extracellular matrix consisting of various proportions of connective tissue fibers embedded in a gel-like matrix.