Essential Mineral Elements – Question Paper
Section A – Very Short Answer
1 Which mineral is required for haemoglobin formation?
2 Name the mineral that is a component of thyroxin hormone.
3 Which mineral protects teeth and bones?
4 Deficiency of which mineral causes pernicious anaemia?
5 Which mineral is important for nerve and muscle activity?
Section B – Fill in the Blanks
1 __________ is needed for synthesis of enzymes and proteins.
2 Deficiency of iodine causes __________.
3 __________ regulates acid–base equilibrium.
4 __________ is a component of protein and co-enzymes.
5 Lack of fluorine leads to __________.
Section C – Match the Following
1 Iron — Haemoglobin formation
2 Magnesium — Bone and tooth structure
3 Potassium — Nerve impulses
4 Phosphorus — ATP synthesis
Section D – Short Answer
1 Write two sources of zinc.
2 State two functions of phosphorus.
3 What are the deficiency symptoms of calcium?
4 Name two sources of manganese.
5 What is the function of chlorine in the body?
Section E – Long Answer
1 Differentiate between micronutrients and macronutrients with examples.
2 Explain the role of iodine and the effects of its deficiency.
3 Describe the functions and sources of iron and copper.
Section A – Very Short Answer
1 Which mineral is required for haemoglobin formation?
2 Name the mineral that is a component of thyroxin hormone.
3 Which mineral protects teeth and bones?
4 Deficiency of which mineral causes pernicious anaemia?
5 Which mineral is important for nerve and muscle activity?
Section B – Fill in the Blanks
1 __________ is needed for synthesis of enzymes and proteins.
2 Deficiency of iodine causes __________.
3 __________ regulates acid–base equilibrium.
4 __________ is a component of protein and co-enzymes.
5 Lack of fluorine leads to __________.
Section C – Match the Following
1 Iron — Haemoglobin formation
2 Magnesium — Bone and tooth structure
3 Potassium — Nerve impulses
4 Phosphorus — ATP synthesis
Section D – Short Answer
1 Write two sources of zinc.
2 State two functions of phosphorus.
3 What are the deficiency symptoms of calcium?
4 Name two sources of manganese.
5 What is the function of chlorine in the body?
Section E – Long Answer
1 Differentiate between micronutrients and macronutrients with examples.
2 Explain the role of iodine and the effects of its deficiency.
3 Describe the functions and sources of iron and copper.
