Name two (2) elements which fit each of these descriptionsFound in biological macromoleculesFound in biological fluids in ionic formTrace elements

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Name two (2) elements which fit each of these descriptions
Found in biological macromolecules
Found in biological fluids in ionic form

Trace elements

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Step 1: Description of role of trace elements

Trace elements (or trace metals) are minerals present in living tissues in small amounts. The trace elements function primarily as in biological catalysts such as in enzymes

Most biological macromolecules carry out their functions in water and in the presence of ions. These ions can bind to the macromolecules either specifically or non-specifically.

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