This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General surgery, Subject name: Surgery
Tensile strength of wound becomes normal after 
Select and explain. 
A. 6 weeks, B. Never, C. 4 months, D. 6 months
B: Never
Answer: B: Never 
Explanation: Scar will continue to mature for one to two years. The maturation of collagen(TYPE III to TYPE I) leads to increase in tensile strength in the wound which is maximal at 12th week post injury and represents approximately 80% of uninjured skin strength. Bailey and Love 27th edition Pg: 25