Which of the following is an example of a trace mineral?
A)Iron
B)Calcium
C)Potassium
D)Sulfur

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Trace minerals are minerals required by the body in very small amounts. Iron is one such mineral which is required for the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells and for oxygen transport in the body. Calcium and potassium are not trace minerals as they are required in relatively larger amounts. Sulfur is not a mineral but an element needed in the body as a component of proteins like cysteine and methionine.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Trace