Which of the Following Is the Differences Between Cartilage and Bone

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the differences between cartilage and bone?

• A) Cartilage is more vascular than bone.
• B) Cartilage is made of collagen, and bone is not.
• C) Bone is calcified, whereas cartilage is not.
• D) There is no diffusion of substances in cartilage.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information throughout the body using electrical and chemical signals.

Polypeptide

A polypeptide is a chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, which can function as hormones, enzymes, or structural components of cells.

Amino Acid

The building blocks of proteins, consisting of a basic amino group, an acidic carboxyl group, and a side chain specific to each type of amino acid.

Carboxyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (-COOH).