Which of the following statements is true of both bone and cartilage?

a. They both contain more intercellular matrix than cells.
b. Both bone and cartilage cells are supplied with food and oxygen through canaliculi.
c. Both bone and cartilage cells are located in lacunae.
d. Both A and C are true.


d. Both A and C are true.

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