Bone |
Cartilage |
(1) Bone is quite tough, rigid and inelastic. |
Cartilage is comparatively soft, elastic and flexible. |
(2) The matrix is composed of a tough, inflexible material and ossein. |
The matrix is composed of a firm but flexible material the chondrin. |
(3) The cells constituting the bone are called osteocytes. |
The cells constituting the cartilage are called chondrocytes. |
(4) Bone marrow is present, hence RBCs are formed from this. |
Bone marrow is absent, hence does not help in the formation of RBCs. |
(5) Its matrix has a network of blood vessels, hence vascular. |
Its matrix lacks blood vessels, hence non-vascular. |
Give two differences each between :
(i) Active absorption and Passive absorption
(ii) Transpiration and Guttation.