Zoology-Tissues
NEET Zoology Tissues MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
In loose connective tissue, if the number of fibroblasts is doubled and the secretion of collagen fibers is tripled, by what factor does the strength provided by the collagen fibers increase, assuming a direct proportionality between fiber quantity and tissue strength?
A
2 times
B
3 times
C
6 times
D
9 times
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The strength of the tissue is directly proportional to the amount of collagen fibers. If fibroblasts double, the secretion of collagen fibers triples, leading to 2*3 = 6 times increase in strength.
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