Asked by Lauren Enloe on May 22, 2024
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Which of the following minerals is part of the hemoglobin molecule?
A) Calcium
B) Iodine
C) Iron
D) Zinc
E) Fluorine
Hemoglobin
Red, respiratory protein of red blood cells; consists of 6% heme and 94% globin; transports oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Iron
A mineral essential for human life, involved in creating hemoglobin which carries oxygen in the blood to all parts of the body.
- Identify the nutritional origins and significance of minerals for human health.
Verified Answer
YF
yaar ferozepur ton jaswinder singhMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen for transport throughout the body.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the nutritional origins and significance of minerals for human health.