What connective tissue component is unique to cartilage?

a. matrix hardened by calcium and phosphorus
b. extracellular matrix
c. fibroblasts
d. elastin
e. rubbery, compression-resistant glycoproteins


e

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a. one.
b. one and a half.
c. two.
d. three.
e. four

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