Minerals (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Definition of minerals
Definition of minerals
Inorganic nutrients needed in small amounts to maintain biological functions
Calcium & phosphorus structural role
Calcium & phosphorus structural role
Form bones and teeth
Iron's role in blood
Iron's role in blood
Essential for making haemoglobin
Magnesium in chlorophyll
Magnesium in chlorophyll
At centre of every chlorophyll molecule
Iodine's function
Iodine's function
Needed to make thyroid hormones
Minerals for nerve impulse transmission
Minerals for nerve impulse transmission
Sodium and potassium
Minerals for muscle contraction
Minerals for muscle contraction
Calcium and magnesium
Minerals as enzyme helpers
Minerals as enzyme helpers
Act as cofactors for enzymes
Sulfur's role in the body
Sulfur's role in the body
Important component of proteins
How plants obtain minerals
How plants obtain minerals
Absorb from soil through root systems
How animals obtain minerals
How animals obtain minerals
Eating plants or other animals
Calcium dietary sources
Calcium dietary sources
Dairy products, dark green vegetables
Iron dietary sources
Iron dietary sources
Red meat, eggs, wholegrains, green vegetables