What are bones made up of?

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Bone is made mostly of collagen, a protein that is woven into a flexible framework. Bone also contains calcium phosphate and calciumcarbonate, minerals that add strength and harden the framework. The combination of calcium and collagengives the bone its strength and flexibility.

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