Enzymes, which play an important role in calcification are______________?
Correct answer: C. Alkaline phosphatase and pyrophophatase
- A. Enolase and Calcitonin
- B. Alkaline phosphatase and catalase
- C. Alkaline phosphatase and pyrophophatase
- D. Pyrophosphatase and carbonic anhydrase
Explanation
Alkaline phosphatase supplies phosphate for hydroxyapatite formation, while pyrophosphatase removes pyrophosphate, an inhibitor of mineralisation. Together these enzymes promote calcification.
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