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washai

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How do minerals differ from water-soluble vitamins?
 a. Minerals are organic; water-soluble vitamins are inorganic
  b. Minerals are not well absorbed; water-soluble vitamins are well absorbed
  c. Minerals have a higher margin of safety
  d. None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a basic function of minerals?
 a. Building body tissue
  b. Regulating physiological processes
  c. Providing energy for metabolism
  d. Maintaining fluid balance



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ErinKing

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



washai

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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