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Calcium is a metal. Our teeth and bones are made up of calcium. Does it mean our teeth and bones are made of metal?

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Ca is not the only constituent of our teeth and bones it also contains Phosphorous and other elements in minor quantities hence it cannot be said that bones and teeth are made of metal.


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