What Determines Whether an Element Is Classified as a Major

question 80

Multiple Choice

What determines whether an element is classified as a major mineral or as a trace element?

• A)the amounts needed daily by the body.
• B)where they are absorbed in the digestive tract.
• C)how critical they are for metabolic processes.
• D)where they are found on the periodic table.

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