BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Calcium, sodium, potassium & chloride are all ____
A
macro-minerals
B
micro-minerals
C
vitamins
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You need larger amounts of macrominerals. They include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and sulfur. You only need small amounts of trace minerals. They include iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride and selenium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Potassium is classified as a macronutrient, as are nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). Plants take up K in its ionic form (K⁺). Potassium enhances many enzyme actions aiding in photosynthesis and food formation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macro-minerals are necessary in larger amounts and include calcium, iron, magnesium phosphorus, and zinc. Micro-minerals, also called trace minerals, are needed in much smaller amounts but are still very necessary for good health. Micro-minerals include manganese, copper, iodine, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium.

Detailed explanation-4: -The macrominerals are calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur. The trace minerals are iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium.

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