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 essential for bones and teeth?
Which two minerals are essential for bones and teeth?
Calcium and phosphorus
Which mineral is essential for proteins?
Which mineral is essential for proteins?
Sulfur
Which minerals are essential for nerve impulse transmission?
Which minerals are essential for nerve impulse transmission?
Sodium and potassium
Which minerals are needed for muscle contraction?
Which minerals are needed for muscle contraction?
Calcium and magnesium
Which mineral is essential for haemoglobin formation?
Which mineral is essential for haemoglobin formation?
Iron
Which mineral is at the centre of chlorophyll molecules?
Which mineral is at the centre of chlorophyll molecules?
Magnesium
Which mineral is needed to make thyroid hormones?
Which mineral is needed to make thyroid hormones?
Iodine
Which minerals help control pH levels in cells?
Which minerals help control pH levels in cells?
Sodium, potassium, and chlorine
How do plants obtain minerals?
How do plants obtain minerals?
Absorb from soil through roots
Which foods are good sources of calcium?
Which foods are good sources of calcium?
Dairy products and dark green vegetables
Which foods are good sources of iron?
Which foods are good sources of iron?
Red meat, eggs, wholegrains, green vegetables