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Chapter 33: Q.34 (page 946)

What are the similarities between cartilage and bone?

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Similarities between cartilage and bone are they share the function of support, protect, and movement.

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Step1. Introduction 

Cartilage is an important structural component of the body. It is a firm tissue but is softer and much more flexible than bone.

A bone is a rigid organ that constitutes part of the skeleton in most vertebrate animals. Bones protect the various other organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, store minerals, provide structure and support for the body, and enable mobility.

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Explanation  

Thesimilaritiesbetweencartilageandboneare:

They are connective tissues type.

They contain collagen and elastic fibers with different proportions.

They made up of cells within matrix.

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