NEETZoologyStructural Organisation in Animals
Match List-I with List-II regarding connective tissues and their characteristics. List-I List-II (A) Blood (I) Hard and non-pliable matrix (B) Bone (II) Solid and pliable matrix (C) Cartilage (III) Fluid matrix without fibres (D) Areolar tissue (IV) Serves as a support framework for epithelium Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- A(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
- B(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
- C(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
- D(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
Correct answer
A. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
Step-by-step solution
Blood is a fluid connective tissue that has a fluid matrix (plasma) and lacks fibre-secreting cells. Hence, (A) matches with (III). Bone has a hard and non-pliable ground substance rich in calcium salts and collagen fibres which give bone its strength. Hence, (B) matches with (I). Cartilage has an intercellular material that is solid and pliable, allowing it to resist compression. Hence, (C) matches with (II). Areolar tissue is a loose connective tissue present beneath the skin and often serves as a support framewo