Asked by Briahna Ellis on May 15, 2024
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Which of the following minerals is mismatched with its function?
A) Calcium - bone formation
B) Zinc - hemoglobin synthesis
C) Potassium - muscle and nerve function
D) Cobalt - erythrocyte production
E) Selenium - component of many enzymes
Hemoglobin Synthesis
The production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.
Erythrocyte Production
The process by which new red blood cells (erythrocytes) are generated, primarily occurring in the bone marrow, known medically as erythropoiesis.
- Recognize the dietary sources and importance of minerals in the human body.
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NIKHITHA REDDYMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Zinc is primarily involved in immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. Hemoglobin synthesis is more directly associated with iron rather than zinc.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the dietary sources and importance of minerals in the human body.