Which best describes the composition of compact bone?   A 2 percent living cells; 66 percent calcium phosphate; 32 percent protein   B 2 percent protein; 98 percent calcium carbonate   C 1 percent living cells; 49 percent vitamin D; 50 percent calcium carbonate   D 2/3 calcium carbonate; 1/3 calcium phosphate

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Which best describes the composition of compact bone?
  A
2 percent living cells; 66 percent calcium phosphate; 32 percent protein
  B
2 percent protein; 98 percent calcium carbonate
  C
1 percent living cells; 49 percent vitamin D; 50 percent calcium carbonate
  D
2/3 calcium carbonate; 1/3 calcium phosphate
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