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:

Argument

A set of statements or reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

Crime Scene

A location where an illegal act has occurred and evidence of the crime might be collected and analyzed.

Explanandum

The term explanatory in nature, referring to a statement or phenomenon that needs to be explained.

Hypothesis

A suggested theory put forward with minimal evidence as an initial step for more in-depth inquiry.