Bone cells are composed of

Calcium and Magnesium

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Phosphorus and Potassium

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Phosphorus and Sulphur

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Calcium and Phosphorus

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Solution

The correct option is B Calcium and Phosphorus
Bone cells, which are found in the bone tissue, are responsible for the make-up of the skeleton of vertebrates. The cells of the bone are embedded in a hard matrix that is composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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