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Question 23 (2 points)

________ are essential ingredients in food, medicine, fertilizers, and building materials.

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carbons


rocks


minerals


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Answer:

Minerals are essential ingredients in food, medicine, fertilizers, and building materials.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Minerals like calcium, iron, iodine, sulfur, etc. constitute a good percentage of nutrients obtained from food.
  • Macro minerals like phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium and trace minerals like zinc, cobalt, copper, selenium are commonly found in medicines.
  • Fertilizers contain essential minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen that are best for the growth of plants.
  • Minerals like limestone, gypsum, slate, dolomite, clay, etc. are used in building materials.
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