Which of the Following Mineral Deficiencies Would Be Suspected with the Presence

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mineral deficiencies would be suspected with the presence of chronic tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and a desire to chew ice.

• A) potassium deficiency
• B) zinc deficiency
• C) magnesium deficiency
• D) iron deficiency

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Definitions:

Cellular Slime Mold

A type of slime mold that exhibits unique behaviors such as aggregation of individual cells to form a multicellular organism under certain conditions.

Dictyostelium Discoides

Dictyostelium Discoides is a species of slime mold that is often used in research as a model organism for cellular processes.

Eukaryote

An organism whose cells contain a nucleus enclosed within membranes, distinct from prokaryotes, which lack such a nucleus.

Non-breeding Individuals

Organisms that are not currently involved in producing offspring, either due to life stage, season, or other biological or environmental factors.