NEET Zoology Tissues Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Cartilage is more pliable than bone. | Reason (R): The ground substance of cartilage contains a higher concentration of calcium salts compared to bone.
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
Cartilage is more pliable than bone because its intercellular material is solid and pliable, but it does not contain a higher concentration of calcium salts compared to bone.
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