Question

which of the following is not a component of bone tissue? chondrocytes, fibers of collagen, gel-like ground substance calcified with inorganic salts, osteoblasts, osteocytes, i dont know yet

Explanation:

To determine which is not a bone tissue component, we analyze each option:

• Fibers of collagen: Are part of the organic matrix in bone tissue.
• Gel - like ground substance calcified with inorganic salts: This is the mineralized matrix of bone.
• Osteoblasts: Cells that help in bone formation.
• Osteocytes: Mature bone cells.
• Chondrocytes: These are cells of cartilage tissue, not bone tissue.

Answer:

A. Chondrocytes