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___________________ _ is the second most abundant mineral in the body.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word

Question 2

As bones begin to form, calcium salts form crystals, called ___________________ _, on a matrix of the protein collagen.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

Phosphorus

Answer to Question 2

hydroxyapatite



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