Question 10

(Multiple Choice)

A bone soaked in acid for an extended period will become rubbery;you can bend it in half,twist it,sometimes even tie it into a knot! What aspect(s)of the bone's composition do you think has changed due to the acid?


A)The acid removed the inorganic,mineral components of the bone.
B)The acid removed the HYPERLINK "#" collagen from the bone.
C)The acid added Ca2+ to the bone.
D)Nothing.Over time,bones naturally become rubbery due to decomposition.
E)The osteoblasts are stimulated by the acid to secrete more HYPERLINK "#" collagen

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