Vitamins & Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
Does the body produce vitamins or minerals?
A
No
2
Q
Vitamins & Minerals must be obtained from-
A
Organic Sources or Supplements
3
Q
Organic simply means-
A
Involves carbon in them
4
Q
Most molecules in life-
A
Involve Carbons
5
Q
Minerals are on the-
A
Periodic table of the elements
6
Q
Phosphorus =
A
Used in ATP (Cellular energy storage). Backbone of DNA & RNA
7
Q
What does ATP do?
A
Stores energy at the cellular level
8
Q
What mineral is used for strong bones?
A
Calcium
9
Q
What mineral is used for muscle contractions?
A
Calcium
10
Q
What mineral binds to hemoglobin and carries oxygen?
A
Iron
