Connective tissue fibres that have great tensile strength and can be found in ligaments and tendons are

Elastic fibres

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Collagenous fibres

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Reticular fibres

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Chordae tendineae

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Solution

The correct option is B Collagenous fibres
Both tendons and ligaments are highly tensile connective tissues made up of collagen fibers. Collagen fibres are present throughout our bodies and provide support and cushioning to various organs.
So, the correct answer is 'Collagen fibers'.

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The connective tissue with compact matrix and fibres found in innermost parts like dermis of skin, ligaments and tendons is called as ____

Tendons and ligaments are examples of
(a) Fibrous connective tissue
(b) Cartilage
(c) Muscular tissue
(d) Adipose tissue.

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