trace element
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a chemical element required only in minute amounts by living organisms for normal growth.
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- Seaweed is rich in vitamins and trace elements.
- Many enzymes require specific trace elements to function properly.
- Deficiencies in certain trace elements can lead to various health problems.
- Soil quality is often assessed by the presence of essential trace elements.
- Plants absorb trace elements from the soil through their roots.
- The human body needs only minute quantities of these trace elements.
- Supplements often contain a blend of vitamins and trace elements.
- Scientists are studying the role of new trace elements in cellular processes.
- Livestock feed is fortified with crucial trace elements for optimal growth.
- Even a small imbalance of trace elements can affect metabolic functions.