BIOD 151 Module 4 Exam Answer Key
(Portage learning)
1. Pyridoxine (B6) - ANSWER plays a key role in protein and amino acid
metabolism as well as the synthesis of white blood cells, hemoglobin, and
neurotransmitters
B-6 is found in both plant and animal sources
Deficiency - decreased hemoglobin production which carries oxygen in the red
blood cell microcytic hypo chromic anemia - results in small, oxygen deficient
blood cells
2. Folate - ANSWER coenzyme in DNA synthesis, cell division, and
metabolizing amino acids
Foods - meats, fish, eggs, milk
deficiency - megaloblastic anemia which is characterized by abnormally large
blood cells b/c cell division does not occur
neural tube defects in developing fetus - spina bifida and anencephaly
3. B-12 - ANSWER converts folate coenzyme into the active form needed for
DNA synthesis, homocysteine metabolism and myelin sheaths
Foods - meat, eggs, nutritional yeast
deficiency - megaloblastic anemia & pernicious anemia
4. Sodium (NaCl) - ANSWER important for fluid balance and nerve
transmission
5. Potassium (K) - ANSWER fluid control inside cells, nerve transmission,
muscle contractions
foods - fruits, vegetables, whole grains
deficiency - cramps, confusion, arrhythmias
6. Chloride (Cl) - ANSWER extracellular fluid control, immune function,
component of hydrochloric acid in stomach
7. Calcium (Ca) - ANSWER necessary for teeth, bone structure, blood
clotting, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contractions
Foods- dark green leafy vegetables, dairy tofu
Deficiency - Tetany - muscles cannot relax after contracting; involuntary
twitching
8. Phosphorus (P) - ANSWER important for bone structure, component of
ATP, DNA, RNA and phospholipids
meat, cheese, grains
9. Magnesium (Mg) - ANSWER component for production of ATP, DNA and
RNA, necessary for hundreds of enzymatic reactions
foods - plants, milk, meat
deficiency - irregular heartbeats, weakness, muscle pain, seizures
10. Iron (Fe) - ANSWER necessary for hemoglobin to transport oxygen in red
blood cells to cells
spinach, milk, eggs
deficiency - manufacturing of red blood cells declines: anemia: pale skin, loss
of appetite, poor temperature regulation
11. two forms of iron & which is better absorbed - ANSWER non-heme is from
plant sources and not as well absorbed
heme iron is from animal sources and is better absorbed
12. Zinc (Zn) - ANSWER DNA synthesis, cofactor of enzymes, would healing,
bone and sexual organ maturation, prevention of cell oxidation and growth
whole grains, peanuts, legumes
deficiency - acne-like rash, diarrhea, hair loss, reduced sense of taste, and smell.
In children and adolescents, impaired sexual development, delayed growth and
Learning disabilities occur
13. Selenium (Se) - ANSWER antioxidant, contributes to thyroid hormone
metabolism
meat, eggs, Brazil nuts, grains
deficiency - muscle pain and wasting, specific form of heart disease
14. Iodide (I) - ANSWER promotes growth and development, regulate
metabolism, thyroid hormone synthesis
salt, grain, seaweed
goiter, cretinism - stunted growth and poor mental development is outcomes
child if pregnant woman does not take
15. Copper (Cu) - ANSWER metabolism of iron, cofactor of antioxidants,
connective tissue proteins, blood clotting and immune functions
legumes, nuts, dried fruit
low white cell count, poor growth, bone loss and anemia
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BIOD 151 Module 4 Exam Answer Key
(Portage learning)
1. Pyridoxine (B6) - ANSWER plays a key role in protein and amino acid
metabolism as well as the synthesis of white blood cells, hemoglobin, and
neurotransmitters
B-6 is found in both plant and animal sources
Deficiency - decreased hemoglobin production which carries oxygen in the red
blood cell microcytic hypo chromic anemia - results in small, oxygen deficient
blood cells
2. Folate - ANSWER coenzyme in DNA synthesis, cell division, and
metabolizing amino acids
Foods - meats, fish, eggs, milk
deficiency - megaloblastic anemia which is characterized by abnormally large
blood cells b/c cell division does not occur
neural tube defects in developing fetus - spina bifida and anencephaly
3. B-12 - ANSWER converts folate coenzyme into the active form needed for
DNA synthesis, homocysteine metabolism and myelin sheaths
, Foods - meat, eggs, nutritional yeast
deficiency - megaloblastic anemia & pernicious anemia
4. Sodium (NaCl) - ANSWER important for fluid balance and nerve
transmission
5. Potassium (K) - ANSWER fluid control inside cells, nerve transmission,
muscle contractions
foods - fruits, vegetables, whole grains
deficiency - cramps, confusion, arrhythmias
6. Chloride (Cl) - ANSWER extracellular fluid control, immune function,
component of hydrochloric acid in stomach
7. Calcium (Ca) - ANSWER necessary for teeth, bone structure, blood
clotting, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contractions
Foods- dark green leafy vegetables, dairy tofu
Deficiency - Tetany - muscles cannot relax after contracting; involuntary
twitching
8. Phosphorus (P) - ANSWER important for bone structure, component of
ATP, DNA, RNA and phospholipids