Given below is the diagrammatic sketch of a connective tissue. Identify the correct statement/s in relation to it:

(i) It possesses a hard and non-flexible matrix.
(ii) Matrix is filled with yellow elastin fibre.
(iii) Specialized cells related to this tissue are osteocytes.
(iv) Repair capabilities are high.

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Bone matrix is a composite material consisting of organic and inorganic components. The organic matrix makes up 20% of the wet weight of bone and is comprised primarily of collagen. The presence of more amount of inorganic salts in the matrix of bone makes it non flexible.

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