The organic component of the matrix, which makes up around one-third of the mass of bone, is dominated by
A) calcium phosphate.
B) collagen fibers.
C) calcium carbonate.
D) calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate.
E) dendritic fibers.

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The organic component of the bone matrix is primarily composed of collagen fibers, which make up around one-third of the mass of bone. Calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate are the inorganic minerals that make up the rest of the bone matrix. Dendritic fibers are not a component of bone matrix.

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