Chapter 2: Q1TYU (page 28)
In the term trace element, the adjective trace means that
(A) the element is required in very small amounts.
(B) the element can be used as a label to trace atoms through an organism鈥檚 metabolism.
(C) the element is very rare on Earth.
(D) the element enhances health but is not essential for the organism鈥檚 long-term survival.
Short Answer
(A) The statement 鈥淭he element is required in very small amounts鈥 is true.
(B) The statement 鈥渢hee element can be used as a label to trace atoms through an organism鈥檚 metabolism鈥 is false.
(C) The statement 鈥渢he element is very rare on Earth鈥 is false.
(D) The statement 鈥渢he element enhances health but is not essential for the organism鈥檚 long-term survival鈥 is false.