. Bone matrix is rich in
A: Calcium and potassium
B: Phosphorus and potassium
C: Calcium and phosphorus
D: Calcium and sodium
Best Answer
Explanation
The bone matrix is that part of the bone tissue and forms most of the mass of the bone. It is made up of 70 percent inorganic and 30 percent organic matter.
The organic component of the bone matrix includes the collagen and ground substance whereas the inorganic component is the inorganic bone salts like calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate.
Correct Option is: (C)
Calcium and phosphorus
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