Cartilage is more flexible than bone, allowing it to be folded, while bones are rigid and cannot be bent.
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Cartilage in the ears is flexible due to its gel-like matrix and collagen fibers, allowing bending. Bones, however, have a rigid mineralized matrix that provides structural support but lacks flexibility, preventing bending.