The striking difference between enamel and other mineralized tissues is______________?

Correct answer: D. Most of organic component is lost during mineralization

  • A. Presence of high percentage of organic matrix
  • B. Presence of incremental lines
  • C. Enamel has high reparative capacity
  • D. Most of organic component is lost during mineralization

Explanation

Enamel is distinctive because most of its organic matrix is removed during mineralization, leaving it highly mineralized. It therefore has little capacity for reparative formation, unlike dentin or cementum.

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