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Other than bones, babies have another type of tissues in their body known as ______.

A

retinoid

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B

gills

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C

fins

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D

cartilage

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Solution

The correct option is D cartilage
Babies have a special type of tissue called cartilage. It is usually soft and flexible. When the baby grows, the cartilage also grows and is replaced with calcium to form bones.

Cartilage is even present in the adult human body. It is the fexible part found in the joints and even the ears.

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