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Which one of the following minerals participates in more than 300 types of enzyme-driven reactions, including those in dna and protein synthesis, blood clotting, muscle contraction, and atp production?

a. zinc
b. calcium
c. phosphorus
d. magnesium

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Magnesium is the correct answer.

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Magnesium is the mineral that participates in more than 300 types of enzyme-driven reactions, including those in dna and protein synthesis, blood clotting, muscle contraction, and atp production. The correct answer is D. Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in our bodies that regulates and is responsible for a lot of things, some of which are mentioned in the question above.
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