Match Each Ultratrace Mineral with Its Associated Functions

question 79

Multiple Choice

Match each ultratrace mineral with its associated functions.
-vanadium

• A)reduction in dental caries
• B)methyl group use
• C)bone development,immune system function,and brain function
• D)connective tissue and bone formation
• E)mimicking insulin

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Definitions:

Panda Principle

A concept referring to the evolutionary principle that organisms adapt through a series of compromises and trade-offs, rather than through the development of optimal features.

Sensory Systems

Complex networks of organs and structures that allow organisms to perceive and respond to their surroundings, including sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

Nuptial Gift

A resource provided by one member of a species (often the male) to a mating partner (often the female) as part of courtship or copulation, which can range from food to items that enhance the recipient's survival or reproductive success.

Sensory Exploitation

A theory suggesting that certain mating preferences arise because they exploit pre-existing sensory biases or preferences in the opposite sex.