What would be the effect on bone growth of insufficient dietary calcium?

A.   There would be no effect, because the body is able to synthesize calcium.
B.  The matrix would be softer.
C.  The bone would be less flexible.
D.  The epiphyseal plates would ossify earlier in development.
E.  There would be increased formation of spongy bone.


B

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