Question

The major role of minor elements inside living organisms is to act as:

• A. co-factors of enzymes
• B. Building blocks of important amino acids
• C. Constituent of hormones
• D. Binder of cell structure

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

co-factors of enzymes

Answer 2

Many trace elements serve as essential co-factors for enzymes, which are biological catalysts that facilitate chemical reactions within cells. These trace elements are required in small quantities but play crucial roles in various biochemical processes, often by assisting enzymes in their catalytic functions.

So, the correct option is (A): co-factors of enzymes