The degree of order of the cells, matrix, and fibers within a given type of connective tissue will contribute to its

The connective tissue is among the four major classes of the tissue. It is the most widely distributed and the most abundant class of the tissues. However, the type of tissue in every organ varies. Composed of cells, fibers and matrix, this type of tissue is different in different organs of the body.

The variability in it's type is provided by the difference in the degree of the order of the cells, fibers, and the matrix. This variability contributes to the diversity of this tissue.

Hence, the blank can be filled with 'diversity'.