The resilience of bone is thought to come from which of the following?
A) amount of mineral salt and protein in the bone
B) sacrificial bonds in or between collagen molecules
C) amount of mineral salts in the bone
D) presence of osteoblasts in the bone

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The sacrificial bonds within or between collagen molecules allow bone to absorb energy and prevent micro-cracks from turning into major fractures. While the amount of mineral salt and protein in bone is important, it is the sacrificial bonds that give bone its resilience. The amount of mineral salts in the bone is important, but it alone cannot explain bone's resilience. Osteoblasts are involved in bone formation but not in bone resilience.

The Resilience of Bone Is Thought to Come from Which