Which of the following is a characteristic of the mineral molybdenum?

a. The activity of insulin is enhanced.
b. Deficiency symptoms in people are unknown.
c. Unusually poor food sources are legumes and cereal grains.
d. Toxicity symptoms in human beings include damage to red blood cells.
e. Excess intake can result in reproductive abnormalities.


ANS: B

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