BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following minerals, normally a partner to sodium, is essential in generation/maintenance of electric and transport potential across membranes?
A
Potassium
B
Chloride
C
Calcium
D
Iron
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sodium interacts with chloride and potassium in helping to regulate the volume of water in the body and to support the normal function of our muscle’ and nerve cells.

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, in conjunction with phospholipids, plays a key role in the regulation of the permeability of cell membranes and consequently over the uptake of nutrients by the cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -The human body requires a small amount of sodium to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain the proper balance of water and minerals. It is estimated that we need about 500 mg of sodium daily for these vital functions.

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