Osteoblasts appear basic gram staining due to______________?

Correct answer: A. Increased ribonucleic acid

  • A. Increased ribonucleic acid
  • B. Acidic ground substance
  • C. Increased mitochondria
  • D. Presence of basic ground substanceOrder DNA Kits

Explanation

Osteoblasts are basophilic because their abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum contains large amounts of ribosomal RNA for producing bone matrix proteins. This makes increased ribonucleic acid the best explanation, rather than mitochondria or ground substance.

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