What qualities do collagen and minerals each provide to the bone?
Collagen:
* Provides strength and flexibility
* Type I collagen is the most abundant protein in bone
* Forms a scaffold for the deposition of minerals
Minerals:
* Provide hardness and rigidity
* Calcium and phosphate are the most abundant minerals in bone
* Hydroxyapatite is a calcium phosphate mineral that is the main component of bone
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