The inorganic mineral salts of bone, which provide hardness and compressive strength, are primarily in the form of:
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Correct answer: Hydroxyapatite crystals
Hydroxyapatite is a mineral form of calcium apatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2). These crystals are deposited within the collagen framework to make the bone hard enough to support the body's weight.
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