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Cartilage is connective tissue whose matrix is
AMineralised with calcium salts forming bone
BLiquid plasma with floating blood cells
CSolid yet flexible due to chondrin
DFibrous and elastic like a tendon
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Solid yet flexible due to chondrin
1. Cartilage is a supporting connective tissue.
2. Its matrix is made of chondrin protein.
3. The matrix is solid but slightly flexible, unlike rigid bone.
4. So option A is correct.
_Source: Selina Concise Biology Class 9, Ch 3 Tissues, Plant and Animal Tissues (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on cartilage_
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