Minerals (Leaving Cert Biology): Revision Notes
📚 Revision Notes
Minerals
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For the Leaving Cert, you need to know two minerals for animals and two for plants. Plant
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Calcium
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Magnesium Animal
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Calcium
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Iron
Plant
Calcium
Function: Needed for the formation of the middle lamella in cell walls, which holds cell walls together.
Source: Absorbed from soil
Magnesium
Function: Forms part of chlorophyll
Source: Absorbed from soil
Animal
Calcium
Source: Dairy products.
Function: Formation of healthy bones and teeth.
Deficiency Disease: Osteoporosis.
Iron
Source: Red meat.
Function: Production of haemoglobin in red blood cells.
Deficiency Disease: Anaemia.
