BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One of the most important minerals we need is
A
calcium
B
folic acid
C
water
D
Vitamin D
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the human body. It helps form and maintain healthy teeth and bones. A proper level of calcium in the body over a lifetime can help prevent osteoporosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Those essential for health include calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, chromium, copper, fluoride, molybdenum, manganese, and selenium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, making up 1.5 to 2% of the total body weight. Approximately 1, 200 g of calcium are present in the body of an adult human; more than 99% of that amount is found in bones.

Detailed explanation-4: -Calcium minerals are very common and can be mined anywhere. It is chiefly obtained from limestone, dolomite and gypsum. Common calcium-bearing minerals include anhydrite (calcium sulfate), gypsum (hydrated calcium sulfate), and aragonite or calcite (calcium carbonate).

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