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Non acidic, nonionic protein which helps in enamel mineralization _______________?
Correct answer: D. Amelogenin
- A. Tuftelin
- B. Sheathlin
- C. Enamelin
- D. Amelogenin
Explanation
Amelogenin is the major non-acidic enamel matrix protein and helps regulate enamel crystal growth and mineralization. Tuftelin and enamelin are more acidic proteins, while sheathlin is associated mainly with the prism sheath.
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