MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

CARTILAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the protein found in the matrix
A
Chondrin
B
Chondrocytes
C
Perichondrium
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chondrin is protein found in cartilage, but this is also known as cartilagin because this is found inside the cartilage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chondrin is made up of two proteins chondroalbunoid and chondromucoid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chondroitin is the protein found in cartilage. Ossein is the protein that makes up much of the organic matter in the bone.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most abundant matrix protein in bone is type I collagen. Collagen contributes to the mechanical properties of bone and is necessary for calcification of the tissue. In addition to collagen, several acidic proteins are present as minor components.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans (CSPGs) are extracellular matrix components that contain two structural parts with distinct functions: a protein core and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) side chains.

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