Minerals (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is calcium needed for in plants?
What is calcium needed for in plants?
Formation of middle lamella
What is the function of the middle lamella in plant cells?
What is the function of the middle lamella in plant cells?
Holds cell walls together
What is magnesium's function in plants?
What is magnesium's function in plants?
Forms part of chlorophyll
Where do plants absorb calcium and magnesium from?
Where do plants absorb calcium and magnesium from?
Soil
Which mineral forms part of chlorophyll?
Which mineral forms part of chlorophyll?
Magnesium
What is a good source of calcium for animals?
What is a good source of calcium for animals?
Dairy products
What is calcium's function in animals?
What is calcium's function in animals?
Formation of healthy bones and teeth
What is the deficiency disease caused by lack of calcium in animals?
What is the deficiency disease caused by lack of calcium in animals?
Osteoporosis
What is a good source of iron for animals?
What is a good source of iron for animals?
Red meat
What is iron's function in animals?
What is iron's function in animals?
Production of haemoglobin
What is the deficiency disease caused by lack of iron?
What is the deficiency disease caused by lack of iron?
Anaemia
Which mineral is needed for haemoglobin production in red blood cells?
Which mineral is needed for haemoglobin production in red blood cells?
Iron