Due to family history, the

newborn underwent genetic tests and was diagnosed with osteopetrosis. It is a

rare disease that limits the function of osteoclasts. These do not fulfill

their function, and therefore immature bone tissue cannot remodel and cannot be

replaced by definitive lamellar bone. Although bones grow and enlarge, only

primary fibrillar bone tissue is formed. In addition, there is increased

mineralization of bone tissue. Which of the following statements will be true

about bone tissue in this disease?