As New Cells Accumulate on Their Outer Layers,the Bones

question 34

Multiple Choice

As new cells accumulate on their outer layers,the bones

• A) become more porous.
• B) grow stronger.
• C) increase in mineral content.
• D) gain in density.

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Definitions:

Moss Spore

A reproductive unit capable of developing into a new moss plant, produced by mosses as a part of their life cycle.

Filament

A thin, thread-like structure, often part of a larger network, used in various biological and industrial contexts.

Sphagnum

A genus of mosses known for their role in creating peat bogs, which are significant ecosystems for carbon storage.

Bryophyte

A group of non-vascular plants that includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, known for their life cycle that prominently features a gametophyte stage.