Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134015187
Author: John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.79AP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The property of micronutrient (mostly
Concept introduction:
Minerals:
- They are a group of micronutrients in which some are transition group elements.
- They are required for the proper functioning of enzymes, since these elements are used as cofactors.
- Classified into macrominerals and microminerals.
- Microminerals are the ones which is needed in lesser quantities in the body.
- Magnesium, selenium, copper, chromium, manganese, molybdenum and zinc are considered as micronutrients.
- Vitamins and micronutrient minerals serve as cofactors for enzymatic reactions.
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