what is the importance of trace elements to the human body?

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2007-11-06 11:29:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

They serve as cofactors of enzymes and vitamins and thus make them functional.

2007-11-09 20:18:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Trace elements, such as Zn, Cu, Co, etc etc are often present in the active sites of metalloenzymes and metalloproteins.

2007-11-06 11:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋