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Assertion (A): Hyaline cartilage is the weakest of all types of cartilages.​

Reason (R): Very thin collagen fibres are present in the matrix of hyaline cartilage.​

​Directions: Choose the correct option:​

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Solution

Correct option: (a) Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true and reason(R) is the correct explanation of assertion(A). ​
  • Cartilage, a specialised connective tissue, is responsible for providing support and flexibility to body parts.​
  • Hyaline cartilage predominantly consists of very thin collagen fibers.​
  • This makes them the weakest cartilage.​
  • Therefore, both the assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation for assertion.​

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