Which tissue provides support and protection to soft tissues and organs?

Which of the following vertebrate tissues would be an excellent source of collagen?

Choose the correct option for the following statements:
$(i)$ Bone shows unidirectional / bidirectional growth.
$(ii)$ Ligaments are made up of white fibers / yellow fibers.

Mast cells are associated with

Yellow and white fibers are found in the form of ....

The protein which occurs in the matrix of bone is