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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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A cartilage consists of which combination of components?
Options
A Osteocytes, collagen, and calcium phosphate
B Living chondroblast cells, carbohydrate, and protein fibres
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C Chitin, wax, and mineral salts
D Collagen only
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cartilage consists of living cells called chondroblasts (chondrocytes when mature), carbohydrate (chondroitin sulfate), and protein fibres (collagen or elastin). Unlike bone, cartilage is avascular and lacks mineral deposits.

Hint

This flexible connective tissue has cells called chondrocytes embedded in a gel-like matrix.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1039 of 2214
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