NEET Biology Structural Organisation In Animals Question Bank Skeletal Tissue

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    The percentage of inorganic and organic salts in the matrix of a bone is

    A) 40% inorganic, 60% organic

    B) 62% inorganic, 38% organic

    C) 80% inorganic, 20% organic

    D) 85% inorganic, 15% organic

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The mineral salt (inorganic salt) compose 62% of the weight of bone. The organic phase comprising collagenous fibers make up the remaining 38%.


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