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
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K+
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Na+
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Both K+ and Na+
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Neither K+ and Na+
A
Correct answer
Explanation
this option is correct because K+ ion is having a great biological significance as it remains present within the cell fluid and supports the sodium pump or sodium potassium pump
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C 4 cycle
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C 2 cycle
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PS I
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PS II
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manganese
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iron
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magnesium
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phosphorus
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.
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haemoglobin
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myoglobin
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cytochrome
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peroxydase
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haemocyanins
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Copper
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Magnesium
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Nitrogen
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Iron
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Ferritin
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Alcohol dehydrogenase
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Calmodulin
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Dinitrogenase
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Plasocyanin
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Plasocyanin is an example of copper containing metalloprotein.
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Hemoglobin
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Myoglobin
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Hemocyanin
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Ceruloplasmin
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Plastocyanin
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Ceruloplasmin, a glycoprotein produced in the liver, carries or transports more than 95 percent of the copper in blood plasma.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Sn (Tin) is present in budotitane used to treat cancer. So, this option is correct.
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Na, Ca, P, Cl, Fe
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Mn, Cu, Zn, Mo, Se
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Ca, Fe Mn, Zn, Mo
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P, Cl, Cu, Zn, Mo
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Mn, Ca, P, Zn, Fe
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
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Only 3
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Formaldehyde ferredoxin oxidoreductase is a tungsten containing metalloenzyme.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The molecular structure of chlorophyll consists of a N-ring with a Mg center, side chains, and a hydrocarbon tail.
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Carbon
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Nitrogen
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Phosphorus
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Hydrogen
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Land plants obtain carbon directly from the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) during photosynthesis. Other elements like nitrogen and phosphorus are primarily absorbed from the soil.
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Manganese
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Zinc
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Iron
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Copper
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.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The middle lamella is the outermost layer of the plant cell wall that glues adjacent cells together. It is primarily composed of calcium and magnesium pectates.
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.