Question

35 osteoblasts are __, whereas osteocytes are __
a mature bone cells; bone - forming cells
b bone - forming cells; bone - dissolving cells
c bone - forming cells; mature bone cells
d bone - dissolving cells; mature bone cells

Explanation:

Osteoblasts are cells that form bone. Osteocytes are mature bone cells.

Answer:

C. bone - forming cells; mature bone cells