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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Main mineral in bone is Ca2 (PO4) 2.
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A True
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B False
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D
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This statement is true. The main mineral component of bone is a calcium phosphate compound, most closely resembling hydroxyapatite, but its chemical formula is often represented in a simplified form as calcium phosphate, Ca3(PO4)2. This mineral provides bones with their hardness and compressive strength.

Hint

Think about what nutrient is crucial for strong bones and what it's usually combined with.

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