Structural Organisation In Animals Question 104

Question: Inorganic phosphate found in the bones are called

Options:

A) Hydroxy apatite

B) Ossein

C) Both

D) None

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Bone salt is mainly hydroxy apatite $ (Ca_{10}{{(PO_4)}_6}(OH_2) $ .This is an inorganic compound made up of $ Ca_4PO_4 $ and $ O{H^{-}} $ ions.