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Hardest substance in human body is

A

Bone

B

Cartilage

C

Ribs

D

Enamel

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the hardest substance in the human body. 2. **List the Options**: The options provided are: - Bone - Cartilage - Ribs - Enamel 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Bone**: While bones are strong, they are not the hardest substance in the body. They are made up of calcium and other minerals. - **Cartilage**: This is a flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as joints. It is not hard and therefore not the hardest substance. - **Ribs**: Ribs are bones that protect the chest cavity, but like other bones, they are not harder than enamel. - **Enamel**: This is the outermost layer of the teeth and is known to be the hardest substance in the human body. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the hardest substance in the human body is **enamel**. 5. **Final Answer**: Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. ---
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