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Question
Which of the following connective tissues has a matrix of collagen and elastin fibres in a rubbery ground substance?
Explanation
Cartilage possesses chondrocytes embedded in matrix rich in collagen type II and elastin fibers within rubbery ground substance of proteoglycans. Adipose stores fat, bone has mineralized matrix, blood has fluid plasma, not rubbery collagen-elastin matrix.
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