Biology, asked by jesica23, 5 months ago

How is bone different from cartilage ? for class 9th ​

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Answered by MoonWings
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Explanation:

The main difference between bone and cartilage are listed below. Bones are the hard, inelastic and a tough organ that forms part of the vertebral skeleton. Cartilage is a soft, elastic and flexible connective tissue that protects the bone from rubbing against each other. Bones are of two types: compact or spongy.

Answered by lakshya5151
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Bones Cartilage
Bone is a hard, inelastic and rigid tissue
Cartilage is a soft, elastic and flexible tissue
Bones are hollow, compact and are of different shapes
Cartilage is padlike and transparent
Bones have a very hard matrix due to calcium salts
Cartilages have slightly flexible matrix due to a protein called chondrin.
Bones cannot be bent
Cartilages can be bent easily at certain parts
Bones can break and result in fracture Cartilages cannot break as they are flexible

Example- radius, ulna, humerus, etc.
Found in ear, nose, the bronchial tubes, etc.
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