How would the compressive strength of a bone be affected if the ratio of collagen to hydroxyapatite increased?
A) The compressive strength would decrease and the bone would become more flexible.
B) The compressive strength would decrease and the bone would become less flexible.
C) The compressive strength would increase and the bone would become more flexible.
D) The compressive strength would increase and the bone would become less flexible.
E) The compressive strength would not change but the bone would become more flexible.
Answer: A
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