Question

Formation of cartilage bones involves

(a) deposition of bony matter by osteoblasts and resorption by chondroclasts

(b) deposition of bony matter by osteoclasts and resorption by chondroblasts

(c) only deposition of bony matter by osteolasts only

(d) deposition of bony matter by osteoblasts only

Answer 1

Correct option (d) deposition of bony matter by osteoblasts only

Explanation

Osteoblasts are bone forming cells while osteoclasts are bone-destroying cells. Ossification or osteogenesis is the process of bone formation. Chondroblasts are cartilage forming cells.