6 Which of the following best characterizes the extracellular matrix (ECM) of bone tissue? a. Bone tissue ECM consists of only calcium hydroxyapatite crystals. b. Bone tissue ECM consists of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals and collagen fibers. c. Bone tissue ECM consists of only collagen fibers. d. Bone tissue ECM consists of collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
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