At Are Trace Elements?

A trace element, also called minor element, is a chemical element whose concentration is very low. They are classified into two groups; essential and non-essential. Essential trace elements are needed for many physiological and biochemical processes in both plants and animals.

Which is a trace element?

Trace elements (or trace metals) are minerals present in living tissues in small amounts. ... This chapter is a summary of the role of the following essential trace elements in the etiology and prevention of chronic diseases: iron, zinc, fluoride, selenium, copper, chromium, iodine, manganese, and molybdenum.

What are trace elements examples?

Essential trace elements of the human body include zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), selenium (Se), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), iodine (I), manga- nese (Mn), and molybdenum (Mo).