Question

How would removing hydroxyapatite from bone matrix affect the physical properties of a bone?

a. the bone would be less flexible
b. the bone would be stronger
c. the bone would be more brittle
d. the bone would be too flexible
e. none of the above

Answer 1

Removing "hydroxyapatite" from bone matrix after the physical property of a bone, i.e., the bone would be too flexible.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Hydroxyapatite is normally defined and understood as the major component or sector of a bone which include normal bones and the teeth’s.

• Hydroxyapatite is responsible for building up minerals in the bone and the overall formation of human’s teeth.

• It is also the reason that the bones are rigid in shapes. The chemical formula of hydroxyapatite is
  `\bold{C a_(5)\left(P O_(4)\right)_(3)(O H)}.`

Answer 2

c. the bone would be more brittle.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydroxyapatite comprises the bone minerals and confers its rigidity.