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This answer is incorrect. Type I cartilage is not found in the ECM of cartilage.
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e
I
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This answer is correct. Type X collagen is present in the ECM of calcified deep layers of cartilage only.
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b
Type X
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This answer is incorrect. Only small amounts of type IX collagen are present in the ECM of cartilage.
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c
Type IX
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This answer is correct. Type II collagen is the predominant type of collagen in ECM and is present in the ECM of all layers of cartilage.
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a
Type II
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This answer is incorrect. Only small amounts of type XI collagen are present in the ECM of cartilage.
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d
Type XI
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Extracellular matrix components
Topic
181
Structure and Function of Cells
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Which of the following is the most predominant type of collagen present in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of cartilage?
a