Which of the following trace minerals are being investigated to determine their role in human nutrition?
A)Nickel, aluminum, silicon, vanadium, arsenic, and boron
B)Calcite, barite, olivine, mica, arsenic, and niter
C)Silver, gold, silicon, cadmium, mercury, and lead
D)Beryl, pyrite, cinnabar, bismuth, dravite, and galena

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Nickel, aluminum, silicon, vanadium, arsenic, and boron are all trace minerals that have been identified as potentially important for human nutrition. Studies are ongoing to understand their roles in various biological processes and to determine recommended dietary intakes. The other answer choices include minerals that are either toxic to humans (such as cadmium and mercury) or have no established role in nutrition (such as calcite and barite).

Which of the Following Trace Minerals Are Being Investigated to Determine