Which of These Statements About Collagen in the Bone Extracellular

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about collagen in the bone extracellular matrix (ECM) is FALSE?

• A) Collagen fibers contribute to the tensile strength of the bone.
• B) Collagen fibers are responsible for the hardness of the bone.
• C) Collagen fibers make up approximately 30% of the bone ECM.
• D) The flexibility of a bone depends on collagen fibers.
• E) Collagen fibers can be compared to the metal reinforcing rods in concrete structures.

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