Multiple choice

The essential mineral for the formation of body protein is

  1. sodium

  2. iron

  3. sulphur

  4. potassium

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C Correct answer
Explanation

 The essential mineral for the formation of body protein is sulphur.Sulfur is present in four amino acids: methionine, an essential amino acid; the nonessential cystine and cysteine, which can be made from methionine; and taurine, which is not part of body tissues but does help produce bile acid for digestion