These cells consume bacteria and other pathogens to protect the body from infection. The process begins when chemicals from a pathogen, or damaged tissue, attract a phagocyte. The phagocyte binds to the microbe, envelopes it, and then eats it.
More than 90% on the crust is composed of silicate minerals. Most abundant silicates are feldspars<span> (</span>plagioclase<span> (39%) and alkali feldspar (12%)). Other common silicate minerals are </span>quartz<span> (12%) </span>pyroxenes<span> (11%), </span>amphiboles<span> (5%), micas (5%), and clay minerals (5%).</span>
Calcium oxide based on the above explanation is an ionic compound.
