Which of the Following Is NOT True of Minerals

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of minerals?

• A) Minerals are organic compounds.
• B) Humans obtain minerals from eating plants grown in mineral-rich soil.
• C) Minerals may exist in body fluids as acids, bases, or salts.
• D) Minerals have no energy value but are necessary to regulate body processes.
• E) Most minerals leave the food and remain in cooking water; therefore foods should be cooked in as little water as possible.

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