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The slightly pliable matrix of cartilage is due to which salts?
AChondroitin salts
BCalcium phosphate
CSodium chloride
DPotassium nitrate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Chondroitin salts
Cartilage matrix is flexible because of chondroitin salts, unlike hard calcium-rich bone.
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