Assertion: Bone has very hard matrix whereas cartilage has pliable matrix.
Reason: Bone has calcium salts in its matrix whereas cartilage has chondroitin salts in its matrix.

Which salt predominates in bone matrix

Which salt predominates in bone matrix

Assertion : Fibrous cartilage posses thick dense bundle of collagen fibre in matrix. Reason : Fibrous cartilage is the hardest cartilage.

Assertion : Fibrous cartilage posses thich dense bundle of collagen fibre in matrix. Reason : Fibrous cartilage is the hardest cartilage.

Name two salts present in the matrix of bone

Name two salts present in the matrix of bone

Read the following statements and select the appropriate option : I. The pliability and flexibility in cartilages are mainly due to the presence of chondroitin salts in its matrix. II. The hardness of bone is due to calcium phosphate and collagen fibres with ossein protein. III. The total number of bicephalic ribs in humans are 12 pairs. IV. The sutures between skull bones are examples of cartilaginous joints.