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Animal Tissue — Biology STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBiologyAnimal Tissue1 Mark
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As we grow old, cartilage becomes rigid.
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Answer

Calcified cartilage is a type of cartilage that becomes rigid due to deposition of salts in the matrix. This reduces the flexibility of joints in old age and cartilage becomes rigid.

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