Biology Question?

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I would appreciate any help on this question.

Minerals are deposited _____.

a. within bone marrow
b. within bone cells
c. between bone cells
d. all of the above

Thanks so much.

2007-10-23 14:47:48 · 2 answers · asked by xmysticshad0wsx 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

2 answers

Bone cells are ENCLOSED by minerals, so the answer is:
B. within bone cells

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See more info here:
http://books.google.com/books?id=iqoiUdAN9nQC&pg=PA171&lpg=PA171&dq=mineral+are+deposited+bone+cells&source=web&ots=POwR9mOai3&sig=krvjKJBEA41TxNOxF1o263_Wbo4

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2007-10-23 14:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Minerals are deposited c. between bone cells.

The bone matrix is calcium phosphate, and the bone cells are trapped in the matrix.

2007-10-23 15:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋