Amelogen is a protein that is very abundant in:

a. Cementum
b. Dentin
c. Enamel
d. The periodontal ligament
e. The pulp cavity of a tooth


ANS: C
Amelogens form a class of proteins that help form the highly calcified matrix in enamel.

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