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Formation of cartilage bones involves

1. deposition of bony matter by osteoblasts and resorption by chondroblasts
2. deposition of bony matter by osteoclasts and resorption by chondroblasts
3. deposition of bony matter by osteoclasts only
4. deposition of bony matter by osteoblasts only

Correct answer: deposition of bony matter by osteoblasts only

Solution

Osteoblasts are the cells responsible for forming bone by depositing bony matrix. Osteoclasts resorb bone, and chondroblasts form cartilage, so the correct process is deposition by osteoblasts only.

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