If All of the Collagen Were Removed from a Bone

question 70

Multiple Choice

If all of the collagen were removed from a bone, how would the properties of that bone be altered?

• A)The bone would be more brittle and easier to break.
• B)The bone would be more flexible.
• C)The bone would be harder to break.
• D)The bone would be more flexible and harder to break.
• E)The bone would be indistinguishable from cartilage.

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