Question

Statement I: Bone has a very hard non-pliable matrix while cartilage has slightly pliable matrix
Statement II: Bone has calcium salts while cartilage has chondroitin salts

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The bone has a very hard matrix due to calcium salts in it and the cartilage has slightly pliable matrix due to chondroitin salts