Minerals (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Function of calcium in plants
Function of calcium in plants
Formation of middle lamella in cell walls (holds cells together)
Source of calcium for plants
Source of calcium for plants
Absorbed from soil
Function of magnesium in plants
Function of magnesium in plants
Forms part of chlorophyll
Source of magnesium for plants
Source of magnesium for plants
Absorbed from soil
Source of calcium for animals
Source of calcium for animals
Dairy products
Function of calcium in animals
Function of calcium in animals
Formation of healthy bones and teeth
Calcium deficiency disease in animals
Calcium deficiency disease in animals
Osteoporosis
Source of iron for animals
Source of iron for animals
Red meat
Function of iron in animals
Function of iron in animals
Production of haemoglobin in red blood cells
Iron deficiency disease in animals
Iron deficiency disease in animals
Anaemia
Two minerals needed by plants
Two minerals needed by plants
Calcium and magnesium
Two minerals needed by animals
Two minerals needed by animals
Calcium and iron