Biology/minerals
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Question
Minerals are deposited
a- within bone marrow.
b- within bone cells.
c- between bone cells.
d- all of the above
***i just read that you don't answer homework questions, but i'm confused on this question. I think it's "a" but now i think its "c" help? ***
Dear "Someone",
I'll give you a hint: bone marrow is a soft tissue in the middle of the bones where new blood cells are manufactured. The hard part of bone is secreted (i.e., passed into the surrounding environment) by the bone cells themselves.
hint hint hint.
I hope that gives you enough information to figure out the correct answer.
Dana
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Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
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I can answer biology-related questions in the areas of evolution, zoology, botany, genetics, and ecology. But I don't answer homework questions or provide ideas for your science fair projects. So students please do your learning the right way by reading your text assignments and studying!
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At the University of Miami, I teach Evolution and Biodiversity, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Ecology, and a variety of seminars (e.g., the Biology and Evolution of Human Gender Roles).
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I earned my Ph.D. in Biology in the area of evolutionary biology/visual physiology from the University of Miami in 1989.
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