Question

Babies are born with about 300 bones, while adults only have 206. Which of the following options support this statement?

• A. The rest of the bones to fuse together
• B. The rest of the bones are removed
• C. The rest of the bones break
• D. The rest of the bones degrade

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The rest of the bones to fuse together

Around 300 bones are present in the body at the time of birth. By adulthood, certain bones fuse together to become single bones and the number reduces to 206.