The protein present in the strongest connective tissue is
A
chondrin
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B
ossein
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C
calcium
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D
both b and c
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Solution
The correct option is B ossein Bone is strongest of all connective tissues. Bone has cells called osteoblasts that secrete the bone matrix. The matrix of bone has organic and inorganic components.
The organic components include the protein ossein.
The inorganic components in the matrix of bone include salts of calcium and phosphate and the major salt being hydroxyapatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2).