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"CaCO3 is the main constituent of egg shell."
Answer whether the above statement is true or false.
If true enter 1, else enter 0

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The main ingredient in eggshells is calcium carbonate. The shell itself is about 95% CaCO3 (which is also the main ingredient in sea shells). The remaining 5% includes calcium phosphate and magnesium carbonate and soluble and insoluble proteins.

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