The main constituent of enamel on the surface of teeth is:

The main constituent of enamel on the surface of teeth is:
  1. 3Ca3PO42·CaF2
  2. Ca3PO42·H2O
  3. 3Ca3PO42·Ca(OH)2
  4. CaF2

Solution

Enamel provides the hard surface to the teeth. It has the carbonate substituted hydroxyapatite crystallites. It is formed from the minerals. It has the calcium phosphate and calcium hydroxide.

Hence, the main constituent of enamel on the surface of teeth is 3Ca3PO42·Ca(OH)2.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 2)

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