What essential needs do minerals serve?
What will be an ideal response?
Minerals serve the important role of providing structural support for the animal. Bones are formed from calcium and phosphorus. Minerals also aid in the construction of muscles, blood cells, internal organs, and enzymes. Animals with a deficiency in minerals never develop properly and are more susceptible to disease.
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A) bathyal B) neritic C) euphotic D) abyssal
A ____________________ infection occurs when an animal is infected, but there is no overt symptom or sickness
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Oxygen must be 99.5% pure to support the combustion of iron
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Since metal ions are all positively charged, the object to be plated is connected to the ____.
a. negative wire b. positive wire c. node d. generator