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The primary "elements of life" are the CHON elements; Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen.

However, nearly EVERY "trace element" is essential for most life here on Earth. For us human beings, some of the biggies are iron (blood) and calcium (bones and teeth). Other essentials include iodine, potassium, sodium, chlorine, manganese, and fluorine. In fact, just about the only elements that are NOT essential for life are the "noble" or "inert" gases such as helium, neon and argon.

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Which element is not mostly found in living systems carbon zinc or nitrogen?

Zinc is not typically found as a major element in living systems. Carbon and nitrogen are both essential elements found in all living organisms, but zinc is generally required in trace amounts as a micronutrient for specific biological functions.


What is the difference between bulk and trace elements?

A bulk element refers to one that an animal needs in large amounts. It is one of the elements that makes up most of the body of a living organism. The four elements that make up most of the living matter are; hydrogen, carbon, oxygen and nitrogen.Any chemical element required by living organisms in minute amounts, usually as part of a vital enzyme (include copper, boron, zinc, manganese,iodine, and cobalt etc) known as trace element .


Which element is found in the smallest amount in living matter?

Elements found in small amounts in living things are called trace elements. Among the trace elements that have vital functions in humans and plants are boron, chromium, selenium, and molybdenum. Of course, the natural element present in the smallest amount (not at all), which is not necessary, is francium.


Difference between a major essential element and a trace element?

Major essential elements are required in relatively large amounts by plants for their growth and development, such as nitrogen and potassium. Trace elements are required in smaller quantities, but still play vital roles in plant growth, such as iron and zinc. Both types of elements are essential for the overall health and functioning of plants.


What are two elements needed by living things in trace amounts?

Two elements needed by living things in trace amounts are iron and zinc. Iron is essential for oxygen transport in the blood and zinc plays a role in various cellular functions including immune system support and wound healing.

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Which trace element is most essential to humans and other living organisms?

Hydrogen


What element is a trace element?

A trace element is an element that is present in very small amounts in the environment or within living organisms. Examples of trace elements include zinc, copper, and selenium. While they are required in minute quantities, they play important roles in various biological processes.


Which element is not mostly found in living systems carbon zinc or nitrogen?

Zinc is not typically found as a major element in living systems. Carbon and nitrogen are both essential elements found in all living organisms, but zinc is generally required in trace amounts as a micronutrient for specific biological functions.


Minerals that are required by your body are called?

its trace element


What element has a small amounts of elemnt are required by the human body?

A trace element.


A trace of living organisms preserved in a rock?

Is a fossil.


What are macronutrients?

The macro-nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and protein, which we need in relatively large amounts. They provide the structural material of cells, as well as energy (calories).


What trace element is required by humans and other vertebrate animals?

Iodine


Which element is considered to be a trace element contributing to less 4 percent of living matter?

hydrogen


What element is considered to be a trace element contributing to less than 4 percent of living matter?

nitrogen


Trace elements is most essential to humans and other living organisms?

Hydrogen


Trace elements are those required by an organism in only minute quantities Which of the following is a trace element that is required by humans and other vertebrates?

Iron is a trace element required by humans and other vertebrates. It plays a vital role in various biological processes, such as oxygen transport in the blood and energy metabolism. Iron deficiency can lead to health problems like anemia.