The chondrocytes of connective tissue are -

Bone forming cells

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Bone eating cells

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Cartilage cells

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Fibre secreting cells

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Solution

The correct option is C Cartilage cells
Chondrocytes in lacunae, are cells found in cartilage connective tissue. They are the only cells located in cartilage. They produce and maintain the cartilage matrix, which is a type of lake in which the chondrocytes swim.

So, the chondrocytes of connective tissue are cartilage cells.

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