Biology, asked by harish30112004, 1 year ago

what is the main solid component of matrix of cartilage

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Answered by alsihana

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Cartilage is made up of specialized cells called chondrocytes.
These chondrocytes produce large amounts of extracellular matrix composed of collagen fibres, proteoglycan, and elastin fibers.
There are no blood vessels in cartilage to supply the chondrocytes with nutrients.

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