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I would say no because minerals like zinc, iron, and calcium are not organic compounds. They are elements. Organic compounds are strings of carbon atoms with H,O,S,N and halogens bonded to them. Im not a doctor or nutritionist, I dont know if you would die with out zinc or iron. But its in our foods and recomended.

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Q: Do living things only need organic compounds?
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