Bone is mainly composed of

Question

Bone is mainly composed of (A) iron and phosphorus (B) sulphur and calcium (C) calcium and phosphorus (D) calcium and magnesium

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The matrix of bone has 60-70% mineral salts like calcium phosphate (main component), calcium carbonate, magnesium phosphate, chloride and fluoride. 30-40% of matrix is organic matter, chiefly protein ossein.

Q. Bone is mainly composed of

iron and phosphorus

sulphur and calcium

calcium and phosphorus

calcium and magnesium

The matrix of bone has 60-70% mineral salts like calcium phosphate (main component), calcium carbonate, magnesium phosphate, chloride and fluoride. 30-40% of matrix is organic matter, chiefly protein ossein.