The Resilience of Bone Is Thought to Come from Which

question 32

Multiple Choice

The resilience of bone is thought to come from which of the following?

• A) sacrificial bonds in or between collagen molecules
• B) amount of mineral salts in the bone
• C) presence of osteoblasts in the bone
• D) amount of mineral salt and protein in the bone

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Definitions:

Polar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons unequally, resulting in a molecule with electrically charged poles.

Alkaline

Having a pH greater than 7, which is opposite of acidic, and is characterized by the presence of a higher concentration of OH- ions than H+ ions in a solution.

Buffer

A solution or substance that minimizes changes in pH by absorbing or releasing hydrogen ions.

Acidic

Describes substances with a pH less than 7, characterized by a higher concentration of hydrogen ions.