Answer the following: a. Which mineral is the most abundant...

Name: Problem 59, Chapter 12: Organic and Biochemistry for Today
Uploaded: 2023-06-15T11:28:22-08:00
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Description: Answer the following: a. Which mineral is the most abundant in the human body? b. Which mineral is necessary for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland? c. Which mineral is necessary for the proper formation of hemoglobin? d. What is the difference between a vitamin and a mineral?

Answer the following: a. Which mineral is the most abundant in the human body? b. Which mineral is necessary for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland? c. Which mineral is necessary for the proper formation of hemoglobin? d. What is the difference between a vitamin and a mineral?

Answer the following:
a. Which mineral is the most abundant in the human body?
b. Which mineral is necessary for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland?
c. Which mineral is necessary for the proper formation of hemoglobin?
d. What is the difference between a vitamin and a mineral?

Key Concepts

Vitamins vs Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are both essential nutrients, but they differ in their nature and roles within the body. Vitamins are organic compounds that can be damaged by heat and light and play critical roles in metabolic processes, while minerals are inorganic elements that help build and maintain body structures, enzymes, and various cellular functions.

Iron

Iron is an essential mineral mainly known for its role in the formation of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Additionally, iron is involved in a variety of metabolic processes including energy production and cellular function.

Calcium

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, primarily found in bones and teeth. It plays a critical role not only in providing structural support but also in functions such as muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting, making it indispensable for overall bodily health.

Iodine

Iodine is a trace mineral that is vital for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. It is a key component in the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolic rate and are essential for growth, development, and energy regulation.

Transcript

00:01 Now, here let me help you match the functions for each of the minerals or the element along with whether they are a major minerals or a trace element.

00:10 So, let us start with the first one and that is calcium.

00:16 Now, calcium is said to be we are choosing option c here and that is component of tooth enamel.

00:31 Now, this is said to be a major element, i mean a major mineral.

00:43 Moving on to the next one and that is chlorine and here we choose option e and that is helps maintain intracellular osmotic pressure.

01:17 Again this is said to be a major mineral.

01:23 Moving on to the third one and that is chromium.

01:29 So, chromium we will choose a match as a and that is essential for the use of carbohydrates and this is again said to be a trace element.

02:02 This is a trace element.

02:06 Let us move on to the next one and that is cobalt.

02:11 Now, cobalt finding its match as d and that is component of teeth and bones.

02:27 Now, this is said to be a trace element.

02:36 Fifth one the mineral or element is copper.

02:47 Here copper is finding its match with b and that is component of certain enzymes.

03:06 Here this is grouped under trace element.

03:14 Moving on to the sixth one and that is fluorine.

03:22 Now this is finding its match with c and that is component of tooth enamel.

03:36 Now here it is placed under trace elements.

03:48 Moving on to the next one the seventh one and that is iodine and that is finding its match with j essential for synthesis of thyroid hormones.

04:18 Now this is said to be a trace element.

04:26 Element.

04:27 Let us move on to the next one and that is the eighth one.

04:34 The eighth one is iron.

04:37 Finding its match with letter l and that is component of hemoglobin.

04:51 Now this is grouped under the trace element.

04:59 Moving on to the next one and that is 9.

05:03 Nine is again going i mean the mineral or element is magnesium and this is finding its match with g and that is helps maintain extracellular fluid osmotic pressure.

05:40 Now we would group it under the major minerals.

05:48 Magnesium is a major mineral.

05:53 Now let us move on to the next one that is the tenth one.

05:59 And here the tenth one is manganese.

06:03 Now in case of manganese it finds its match with b again which is a component of certain enzymes.

06:19 Now here manganese is said to be grouped under trace elements...

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