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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The mammalian skeleton serves as a reserve of which two minerals?
Options
A Iron and magnesium
B Calcium and phosphorus
Correct Answer
C Sodium and potassium
D Zinc and copper
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The skeleton acts as a reserve of calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for numerous physiological processes and can be mobilized as needed.

Hint

Which two minerals are stored in bone and critical for structure and function?

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