Tetracycline chelates calcium ions and becomes incorporated into all of the following mineralizing tissues EXCEPT:

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Tetracycline is known to chelate with calcium ions, making it a common treatment for various infections. Tetracycline gets incorporated into mineralizing tissues in the body such as bones, enamel, and dentin. However, it does not get incorporated into the pulp, which is a non-mineralized tissue made up of nerves and blood vessels. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Pulp.

Tetracycline Chelates Calcium Ions and Becomes Incorporated into All of the Following