Bone tissue consists of the mineral phase and the organic _____ phase.
A)collagen
B)cartilage
C)matrix
D)osteocalcin

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The organic matrix or osteoid phase of bone consists mostly of collagen, which provides both the strength and flexibility of the bone.Osteocalcin and osteopontin are two proteins that occur in the osteoid phase.Cartilage is the connective tissue that occurs at the epiphyseal ends of bone.

Bone Tissue Consists of the Mineral Phase and the Organic