An essential biological element ________
A)is any element detected in the organism.
B)stimulates essential biological functions.
C)is found in all organisms.
D)has beneficial physiological effects, and its absence impairs function of the organism.
E)is expensive.

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An essential biological element has beneficial physiological effects, and its absence impairs function of the organism. It is not necessary for an element to be found in all organisms or stimulate essential biological functions, and being expensive is not a defining characteristic of an essential biological element. Therefore, the best choice is D.

An Essential Biological Element ________