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The process of bone formation from cartilage templates during development is called:
Options
A Osteolysis
B Endochondral ossification
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C Intramembranous calcification
D Synovial synthesis
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Endochondral ossification is the process where existing cartilage is gradually replaced by bone tissue. This is the primary method of bone formation for most bones in the body, including long bones.

Hint

Most bones of the skeleton develop using this method, which involves a hyaline cartilage model.

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