Which of the following body parts is not composed of structural proteins?
A
muscle
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B
nails
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C
bones
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D
skin and bone matrices
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Solution
The correct option is C bones Bones are not composed of structural proteins. Bones act as reserves of minerals important for the body, most notably calcium and phosphorus. Bones are composed of the cells called as osteocytes and are storage of salts and ions.