Enamel is principally composed of

Calcium phosphate

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Calcium sulphate

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Calcium chloride

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Sodium phosphate

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Solution

The correct option is B Calcium phosphate
The hard chewing surface of teeth, which helps in the mastication of food is known as Enamel.
This enamel is the hardest substance of the human body, secreted by ameloblast cell ( ectoderm ).
Enamel is principally composed of the phosphate of Calcium.
Hence, Option A is correct.

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Calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel. Its nature is
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