Which Trace Mineral Is Known to Be Involved in Bone

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Short Answer

Which trace mineral is known to be involved in bone calcification in animals?

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Definitions:

Cleaving DNA

The process of making precise breaks in the strands of DNA, often used in genetic engineering and molecular biology studies.

Hox Genes

Clusters of homeobox-containing genes that specify the anterior–posterior axis of various animals during development.

D. Melanogaster

Drosophila melanogaster, a species of fruit fly used extensively in genetic research due to its simple genetics and short life cycle.

Arabidopsis

A small flowering plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, used as a model organism in plant genetics and molecular biology.