NEET Biology question

Which among the following is not a characteristic of yellow fibres of connective tissue?

(A)Presence of elastin
(B)Fewer in number
(C)Straight and branched
(D)Provide toughness and strengthCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Yellow (elastic) fibres are made of the protein elastin, are fewer in number than collagen fibres, and are typically branched (not straight) — these are their defining characteristics. However, they provide elasticity and

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