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Which of the following elements is classified as a primary bioelement?
Which function is primarily associated with secondary bioelements?
Which of the following elements is a trace element essential for enzyme activation?
What percentage of living matter do primary bioelements constitute?
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Which element is NOT classified as a secondary bioelement?
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Bioelements Classification
- Primary Bioelements: These are the most abundant bioelements in living organisms, making up 99% of the organism's matter. They include carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S).
- Primary Bioelements Function: These elements are the foundation of essential organic molecules in life, such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
- Secondary Bioelements: Less abundant than primary bioelements, but still critical for functions in organisms. Secondary bioelements include calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), chlorine (Cl), and iron (Fe).
- Secondary Bioelements Function: Essential for bone formation, nerve impulse transmission, maintaining fluid balance, and other organism functions.
- Trace (Olig) Elements: These bioelements are present in very low quantities, but are essential for proper organism functioning. Examples include copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), iodine (I), and cobalt (Co).
- Trace Element Function: Vital for enzyme activation, oxygen transport, and hormone production.
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Test your knowledge on the classification of bioelements including primary, secondary, and trace elements. Learn about their abundance, functions, and significance in living organisms. This quiz covers essential elements like carbon, calcium, and zinc.
