Multiple choice

Four important mineral nutrients required in large quantities by humans are

  1. calcium, sulphur, molybdenum and zinc

  2. nitrogen, potassium, manganese and cobalt

  3. phosphorus, calcium, sodium and magnesium

  4. potassium, copper, manganese and calcium
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and magnesium are macrominerals required in substantial amounts (hundreds of milligrams to grams daily). Calcium and phosphorus are critical for bones, sodium for fluid balance, and magnesium for enzyme function. Options A, B, and D include trace minerals (molybdenum, zinc, manganese, cobalt, copper) which are needed in much smaller quantities.

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