The organic component of the matrix, which makes up around one-third of the mass of bone, is dominated by
A) calcium phosphate.
B) collagen fibers.
C) calcium carbonate.
D) calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate.
E) dendritic fibers.
B) collagen fibers.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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