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A Scientist Is Creating a Formula Diet That Supplies All

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A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients.She knows the RDA/AI for each mineral,one of which has an AI of 30 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?


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Silicon Tetrahedron

A fundamental structural unit of silicate minerals, consisting of four oxygen atoms surrounding a central silicon atom in a tetrahedral shape.

Silicate Minerals

A group of minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, often with one or more other elements, constituting a major portion of the Earth's crust.

Periodic Table

A tabular arrangement of chemical elements organized by increasing atomic number, where elements with similar properties are grouped in columns.

Sulfides

Chemical compounds that contain sulfur in the negative oxidation state, often associated with mineral deposits and pollution.

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