15 Questions
Which group of minerals is required in amounts greater than 100 mg/day?
Macro-minerals
Which element is important for the transmission of nerve impulses and contraction of muscles?
Calcium
What deficiency causes tetany?
Deficiency of calcium
Which element enters the structure of bones and teeth?
Calcium
Which element is an essential trace element that, if removed from the diet, produces a biochemical abnormality that is reversed by supplementation with the element?
Selenium
What type of organic compounds are lipids mainly formed from?
Alcohol and fatty acids
Which of the following is classified as a simple lipid?
Waxes
What is the common building block for most lipids?
Fatty acids
Which of the following is a derived lipid?
Fatty acids and aldehydes
Why are unsaturated fatty acids called 'unsaturated'?
Due to the presence of double bonds
What is the main linkage between alcohol and fatty acids in lipids?
Ester linkage
Which of the following is classified as a compound or conjugated lipid?
Phospholipids (phosphatides)
What are eicosanoids?
Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and thromboxanes
What is the common building block for most lipids?
Fatty acids
Why are unsaturated fatty acids called 'unsaturated'?
Due to the presence of double bonds
Test your knowledge of minerals and their biochemistry with this quiz. Learn about the different groups of minerals and their importance in the body.
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