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Which nutrient is essential for stabilizing cell walls and bacterial endospores?
Which nutrient is essential for stabilizing cell walls and bacterial endospores?
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Calcium (Ca) (correct)
- Iron (Fe)
- Potassium (K)
What distinguishes macronutrients from micronutrients?
What distinguishes macronutrients from micronutrients?
- Macronutrients are organic, while micronutrients are inorganic.
- Macronutrients do not include trace elements.
- Micronutrients are only needed for enzyme function.
- Macronutrients are required in larger quantities than micronutrients. (correct)
Which of the following is classified as an inorganic nutrient?
Which of the following is classified as an inorganic nutrient?
- Water (correct)
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
Which element is crucial for protein synthesis and membrane function?
Which element is crucial for protein synthesis and membrane function?
What role does magnesium (Mg) play in living organisms?
What role does magnesium (Mg) play in living organisms?
Flashcards
Bioelements
Bioelements
Basic elements crucial for the survival of all living organisms.
Essential Nutrient
Essential Nutrient
A substance an organism cannot produce itself and must obtain from its environment.
Macronutrient
Macronutrient
Required in large quantities for cell structure and metabolism, often containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Micronutrient
Micronutrient
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Inorganic Nutrient
Inorganic Nutrient
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Study Notes
Chapter 7 Notes
- Bioelements: Basic elements needed by all living things
- Essential Nutrients: Substances organisms need that they cannot produce themselves
- Macronutrients: Nutrients required in large amounts for cell structure and metabolism, typically compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
- Micronutrients (Trace Elements): Nutrients present in smaller amounts, involved in enzyme function and maintenance of protein structure
- Inorganic Nutrients: Atoms or molecules other than carbon and hydrogen
- Organic Nutrients: Compounds containing carbon and hydrogen atoms
- Potassium (K): Essential for protein synthesis and membrane function
- Sodium (Na): Important for certain cell transport
- Calcium (Ca): Stabilizes cell walls and endospores of bacteria
- Magnesium (Mg): Component of chlorophyll and stabilizes membranes and ribosomes
- Iron (Fe): Important component of cytochrome proteins in cell respiration
- Zinc (Zn): Essential regulatory element in eukaryotic genetics
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Test your knowledge on bioelements and essential nutrients with this quiz on Chapter 7. Explore the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients in living organisms and their importance in cellular processes. This quiz is essential for understanding the foundations of biology.
