Biology

Minerals and Nutrients

936 Questions

Review essential biology concepts regarding minerals and nutrients in this question bank. It covers trace elements required by plants and minerals crucial for human blood and bone formation. These facts frequently appear in general science exams.

Essential plant micronutrientsChlorophyll synthesis elementsHuman blood and bone mineralsTrace elements in physiology

Minerals and Nutrients Questions

Multiple choice
  1. manganese

  2. iron

  3. magnesium

  4. phosphorus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Palak (spinach) leaves are rich in iron, which is why they're often recommended for combating anemia. While spinach also contains other minerals like magnesium and manganese, its high iron content is what makes it nutritionally significant. Phosphorus is found in more diverse foods like dairy and nuts.

Multiple choice
  1. Na, Ca, P, Cl, Fe

  2. Mn, Cu, Zn, Mo, Se

  3. Ca, Fe Mn, Zn, Mo

  4. P, Cl, Cu, Zn, Mo

  5. Mn, Ca, P, Zn, Fe

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Micronutrients are nutrients required by humans and other organisms throughout life in small quantities to orchestrate a range of physiological functions. Examples: Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, V, Cr, Mo, Se, F, I, Al, Pb, Sn, Si

Multiple choice
  1. Manganese

  2. Zinc

  3. Iron

  4. Copper

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ferredoxins are iron-sulfur proteins that act as electron carriers in various metabolic processes, most notably in the light reactions of photosynthesis. The name is derived from 'ferrum', the Latin word for iron.

Multiple choice
  1. Mg

  2. Zn

  3. P

  4. K

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Micronutrients are essential elements required by plants in very small quantities. Zinc (Zn) is a micronutrient, while Magnesium (Mg), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) are macronutrients required in larger amounts.