Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Nonessential

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a nonessential biological element?

• A)detected in the body but has no clear biological function
• B)has a stimulatory effect on biological functions
• C)is incorporated into biological compounds because it is similar to essential elements
• D)has clear biological functions
• E)organisms require them for survival

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling the shareholder to a proportion of the corporation's assets and profits.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Net Income

The total revenue of a company minus its expenses, taxes, and the cost of goods sold, indicating the company's profit.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was put into use.