Major minerals the body needs in fairly large quantities include ____.

A) iron and zinc
B) calcium and phosphorus
C) selenium and copper
D) manganese and chromium
E) fluoride and molybdenum

Major Minerals

Essential minerals required in larger amounts by the body for various physiological functions, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and phosphorus.

Phosphorus

A chemical element with symbol P and atomic number 15, essential for life, involved in numerous cell functions, including energy production and bone formation.