Phosphorus is important in bone tissue. Which other element is important to bones?
A. iron
B. oxygen
C. sodium
D. calcium
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Expert's answer
2016-06-03T09:30:03-0400
Correct answer D. Calcium. In bones, calcium forms salts called calcium hydroxyapatites. They are also contributed by phosphorus and hydroxide. Thus, calcium and phosphorus are the main minerals found in bone tissue.
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