Principles of Biology
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Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 27.2, Problem 1BC
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The type of cells those are responsible for forming cartilage.
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Cartilage is an important structural component of the body. It is a firm tissue, but softer and more flexible than the bone. It is a connective tissue found in the areas of the body including elbows, knees, ankles, end of ribs, bronchial tubes, ears and nose, etc.
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