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Author: Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, Ellie
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Chapter 8, Problem 8SC
Which two minerals are the major constituents of bone?
a. calcium and zinc
b. sodium and magnesium
c. phosphorus and calcium
d. magnesium and calcium
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