Question

question 2 (mandatory) (0.75 points) how would removing the organic component of bone matrix, the collagen fibers, affect physical properties of a bone? the bone would be more able to withstand twisting the bone would be more brittle the bone would be more flexible the bone will become stronger

Explanation:

Collagen fibers in bone matrix provide flexibility. Removing organic components (including collagen) makes bone lose flexibility and become brittle.

Answer:

The bone would be more brittle