In bone,the calcium phosphate forms crystals of
A)calcium carbonate.
B)hydroxyapatite.
C)calcium apatite.
D)carbonite.
E)osteocyte.

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The crystals formed in bone are hydroxyapatite, which is a complex compound consisting of calcium and phosphate ions. Calcium carbonate (A) is found in shells and corals, but not in bone. Calcium apatite (C) is not a compound that exists, so this is an incorrect choice. Carbonite (D) is also not a known compound. Osteocyte (E) is a type of bone cell, not a crystal formed in bone.

In Bone,the Calcium Phosphate Forms Crystals of