Mineral nutrients in the form of ions have a general function and may also have specific functions. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Mineral nutrients have no effect on water balance.
B) Trace elements such as Cu and Fe are rarely involved in redox reactions.
C) Mg is a component of chlorophyll.
D) Ca is essential for the maintenance of mitochondrial redox.
E) Cytochromes, involved in electron transport reactions, contain Zn but not Fe.
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