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Calcium hydroxyapatite is a major component of

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Muscle fibre
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Bone
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Cartilage
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Nerve cells
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Solution

The correct option is C Bone
Seventy percent of bone is made up of the inorganic mineral hydroxyapatite, which includes calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, calcium fluoride, calcium hydroxide and citrate. Calcium hydroxyapatite is a complete bone building food. Calcium hydroxyapatite can help to reduce bone loss and is the most easily absorbed calcium source.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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