Question

the combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as

cartilage.

collagen.

scaffold.

matrix.

chondroitin.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Cartilage is a type of connective tissue, not the combination of fibers and ground substance.
• Collagen is a type of fiber in connective tissue, not the combination.
• Scaffold is a general term for support, not specific to this combination.
• Matrix in connective tissue is defined as the combination of fibers and ground substance.
• Chondroitin is a component of ground substance, not the combination.

Answer:

D. matrix