A Scientist Is Creating a Formula Diet That Supplies All

question 38

Multiple Choice

A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients.One of the minerals in her formula has a Recommended Dietary Allowance of 130 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?

• A)Possible essential mineral
• B)Trace mineral
• C)Major mineral
• D)Nonessential mineral

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Definitions:

Adds Nucleotides

A process that involves the addition of nucleotide units to a nucleic acid molecule such as DNA or RNA.

Diploid

A cell or organism that has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, typical of somatic cells.

Chromosome Type

Refers to the classification of chromosomes based on structure and function within a cell, important for genetic inheritance.

Replication Error

Mistakes that occur during DNA replication, potentially leading to mutations or genetic variations.