How would removing hydroxyapatite from bone matrix affect the physical properties of a bone?
A) The bone would be less flexible.
B) The bone would be stronger.
C) The bone would be more brittle.
D) The bone would be more flexible.
E) The bone would be more compressible.

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Hydroxyapatite provides rigidity and strength to bones. Removing it would make bones more flexible as they would lose their mineral hardness.

How Would Removing Hydroxyapatite from Bone Matrix Affect the Physical