In Bone, the Calcium Phosphate Forms Crystals Of

Question

In bone, the calcium phosphate forms crystals of
A) osteoid matrix.
B) calcium carbonate.
C) hydroxyapatite.
D) calcitriol.
E) proteolytic enzymes.

Accepted Answer

Calcium phosphate in bone forms crystals of hydroxyapatite, which is a major mineral component of bone tissue and provides bone with its hardness and rigidity.