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A femur is kept in dilute HCI for three days it becomes

A femur is kept in dilute HCI for three days, it becomes

Options

(a) Brittle
(b) Soft and elastic
(c) Remains as it is
(d) Harder

Correct Answer:

Soft and elastic

Explanation:

If a bone is kept in dilute acid (HCI) for few days, it becomes soft and flexible. This is called decalcification of the bone.

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