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Constituent of the cartilaginous matrix

State the constituent of the cartilaginous matrix?

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Cartilaginous matrix is generally made up of collagen fibers, chiefly the collagen type II, and of proteoglycans, proteins which is associated to the glycosaminoglycans, mainly hyaluronic acid. The proteoglycans offer the rigidity of the cartilages.

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