Structural Organisation In Animals Question 110

Question: Major constituent of bone is [CPMT 1975; BHU 1985; RPMT 1999]

Options:

A) Calcium phosphate

B) Magnesium phosphate

C) Calcium carbonate

D) Sodium chloride

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The major component of vertebrate bone is calcium phosphate.

Other components include calcium carbonate, magnesium phosphate and sodium chloride.