NEET Zoology Tissues Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Connective tissues have cells that secrete fibres of structural proteins like collagen and elastin. | Reason (R): Blood is classified as a dense connective tissue due to its high fibre content.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Connective tissues secrete fibres of structural proteins such as collagen and elastin, providing strength, elasticity and flexibility. However, blood is a specialized connective tissue, not dense connective tissue, and does not have a high fibre content.
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