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Proteoglycan in cartilages which is part of polysaccharide is
- Ossein
- Cartilegen
- Chondroitin
- Casein
Answer
(3) Chondroitin
Solution
The matrix of cartilage is made of a proteoglycan whose polysaccharide part is chondroitin sulphate; as per NCERT, the intercellular material of cartilage is solid and pliable and resists compression.
⇒ Ossein is the protein of bone matrix, and casein is the milk protein.
∴ The polysaccharide part of the cartilage proteoglycan is chondroitin.
Answer: (3)
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