Which of the following elements, essential to life, is a trace element? Which of the following elements, essential to life, is a trace element? phosphorus carbon calcium iodine

The answer to your question is Iodine

Explanation:

Elements can be classified as:

Basic elements of life: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and, Nitrogen these elements are in great quantity in the body.

Quantity elements are elements in a medium quantity in the body like Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Sulfur and Chlorine.

Trace elements are elements in a low quantity example: Selenium, Iodine, Zinc, Copper, Cobalt, Iron and, Manganese.