MINERALS QUIZ

Manganese is a key component of all of the following enzymes except

pyruvate carboxylase

Mn-superoxide dismutase

ceruloplasmin

arginase

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Adding __________ to a breakfast of cereal will help your body absorb iron.

water

orange juice

coffee

milk

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Which of the following mineral deficiency may result into impaired growth and development, skin lesions and loss of appetite?

Zinc

Iron

Cobalt

Magnesium

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Which of the following is required as a component of blood hemoglobin?

Copper

Calcium

Magnesium

Iron

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Which of the following two beverages contribute 20 to 30 percent of our daily manganese intake?

Tea or orange juice

Cola or coffee

Milk or orange juice

Milk or tea

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Normal glucose metabolism requires

magnesium

manganese

calcium

chromium

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Examples of goitrogenic foods are and .

turnips and corn

rutabagas and okra

raw cabbage and turnips

cassava and lettuce

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Wilson's disease is an example of and Menkes' syndrome is an example of .

zinc deficiency; zinc toxicity

copper deficiency; copper toxicity

zinc toxicity; zinc deficiency

copper toxicity; copper deficiency

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An endemic disease of cardiomyopathy in children is attributed to

high intake of iron

high Se in the environment

low intake of iron

low Se in the environment

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Manganese is needed for

normal bone structure

both (a) and (b)

reproduction and functioning of central nervous system

muscle strengthening

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