Biomolecules: The Chemicals of Life (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What type of nutrients are minerals?
What type of nutrients are minerals?
Inorganic nutrients
Which two minerals are primarily needed for bones and teeth?
Which two minerals are primarily needed for bones and teeth?
Calcium and phosphorus
Which mineral is found at the centre of every chlorophyll molecule?
Which mineral is found at the centre of every chlorophyll molecule?
Magnesium
Which two minerals are essential for nerve impulse transmission?
Which two minerals are essential for nerve impulse transmission?
Sodium and potassium
Which minerals are needed for muscles to contract and relax properly?
Which minerals are needed for muscles to contract and relax properly?
Calcium and magnesium
Which mineral is essential for making haemoglobin?
Which mineral is essential for making haemoglobin?
Iron
Which mineral is needed to produce thyroid hormones?
Which mineral is needed to produce thyroid hormones?
Iodine
Which minerals are important for pH control in cells and body systems?
Which minerals are important for pH control in cells and body systems?
Sodium, potassium & chlorine
How do plants obtain the minerals they need?
How do plants obtain the minerals they need?
From soil through their roots
Which foods are good dietary sources of calcium?
Which foods are good dietary sources of calcium?
Dairy products & dark green veg
Which of these is a good source of iron in the diet?
Which of these is a good source of iron in the diet?
Red meat
How do minerals differ from vitamins?
How do minerals differ from vitamins?
Minerals are simple elements