Home
Class 11
BIOLOGY
Major constituent of bone is...

Major constituent of bone is

A

Calcium phosphate

B

Magnesium phosphate

C

Calcium carbonate

D

Sodium chloride

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A
Seventy percent of bone is made up of the inorganic mineral hydroxyapatite, which includes calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, calcium fluoride, calcium hydroxide and citrate.
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Major constituent of soil is

Major constituent of biogas is

Major constituent of connective tissue is

Which one is the major constituent of proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins and hormones?

Major constituent of human body is

The major constituents of neurofilaments are -

The major constituent of transistor are