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What qualities do collagen and minerals each provide to the bone?
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∙ 14y ago
Collagen makes your bones flexible so they bend just enough so they dont brake. The minerals provide the calcium in your bones.
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What qualities do collagen and minerals provide to the bone?
they help give the bone strength so that they dont snap like a twig
What does collagen provide for the skeletal system?
Collagen is a protein that gives the bone flexibility, elasticity, and strength.
Tough protein fiber that is found in bones?
Collagen are protein fibers that form a lattice-like structure within the bone, where minerals are deposited.
What minerals does a chicken bone have?
Most of any bird or mammal bone consists of collagen which holds various calcium compounds, as well as phosphorus.
Why do collagen problems lead to bone problems?
collagen fibers are part of the bone tissue
What are the important organic bone components?
Bone Cells, Collagen Fibers, Ground Substance
What is osteoid and what is hydroxyapatite what are the functional qualities of osteoid and hydroxyapatite of bone tissue?
osteoid is the primary semisolid bone matrix that is secreted by osteoblast. hydroxyapatite is a crystalized mineral that surrounds collagen fibers of the matrix to solidify bone.
How does the structure of a bone cell relate to its function?
The structure of a bone cell will directly relate to its function. For instance, in the lamellae, there is collagen which will provide the tensile strength to the bones.
What is are the major ingredients of a bone?
collagen
What does baking remove from bones?
when bones is baked, the collagen are removed. Therefore, bones become dry and brittle, easy to break.
Does collagen make bone flexible?
Yes. Collagen is a mineral in your bone and marrow that makes your bones flexible yet strong enough to withstand a blow. :)The organic material in bone is collagen. This is a protein which forms long, flexible fibres in the matrix surrounding the bone cells. It is estimated that collagen makes up 25% of the total protein in the body.
What are the functions of minerals in the body?
They are inorganic catalysts in biochemical reactions. They are also useful in electrolyte and water balance, as well as bone formation, collagen formation, and wound healing.
