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The effect of iron deficiency in humans which is responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells.

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Trace elements or minerals are those elements that are required by the body of an organism in small amount. These include iron, manganese, copper, molybdenum, zinc, boron, chlorine, nickel, iodine, selenium, chromium, silicon, vanadium, fluoride, lead cadmium, mercury, arsenic, aluminum. They are present in small amount but are important for the growth and development of body.

Some of these trace elements are used as a catalyst for enzymatic reactions. Trace elements are toxic if it is consumed in higher quantity. Trace elements are of two types essential and non essential. Essential trace elements are those which are required for the growth and development while non essential elements are those that are present in the body but are not required for growth and development.

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