Question

Match each ultratrace mineral with its associated functions.
Mineral
1) arsenic
2) boron
3) silicon
4) vanadium
5) cobalt
Functions
a. no identified biochemical function for the ionic form, but functions as a necessary part of an important vitamin
b. metabolism of methionine and methylation of DNA
c. bone development, cell membrane function and stability, metabolic regulator, mediator of the inflammatory response
d. assists formation, mineralization, growth, and turnover of bone
e. no identified biochemical function, but pharmacological effects include competing with phosphate and mimicking insulin

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