Biological Role and Precautions
Only manganese has a role in the human body. It is an essential trace nutrient, with the body containing approximately 10 milligrams at any given time, being mainly in the liver and kidneys. Many enzymes contain manganese, making it essential for life, and is also found in chloroplasts. Technetium, Rhenium, and Bohrium have no known biological roles. Technetium is however used in radioimaging.
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