Which protein is the main component of the branching fibers found in this tissue?
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Correct answer: Elastin
Elastin is the protein that allows the fibers to stretch and recoil. In elastic cartilage, these elastin fibers are intermixed with Type II collagen to provide structural integrity alongside elasticity.
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