Q. Hardness of the bones is due to
A) Hard matrix made up of calcium salts
B) Soft matrix made up of sodium salts
C) Hard matrix made up of sodium salts
D) Soft matrix made up of chondroitin salts
Explanation
Bone and cartilage are specialized connective tissues. The former has a very hard matrix due to calcium salts in it and the later has slightly pliable matrix due to chondroitin salts
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