Question
Differentiate between bone and cartilage.

Answer

S.No.
Bone
Cartilage
1
It is a solid, non- pliable connective tissue.
It is a solid, pliable connective tissue.
2
Osteocytes occur singly in a lacuna.
Chondrocytes occur in clusters of 2 or 3 in each lacuna.
3
Matrix is deposited with salts of calcium and phosphorus.
No calcium and phosphorus salts are present in the matrix.
4
Haversian systems are present.
Haversian systems are absent.
5
Matrix is in the form of concentric lamellae.
Matrix does not show any concentric lamellae.

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