Biology Now (Core Edition)
Biology Now (Core Edition)
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Author: Anne Houtman, Megan Scudellari, Cindy Malone, Anu Singh-Cundy
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 20, Problem 11TQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To define:

What is the dividing line that lies between the macromolecules and the trace minerals according to the given graph?

Concept introduction:

The dietary minerals are of two types. Minerals that are needed in smaller amounts by the body is known as trace minerals. Some are iron, iodine, cobalt, copper, manganese, zinc, and fluoride. Minerals that are needed in larger amounts is known as macro minerals. Some macro minerals are calcium, phosphorous, sodium, chloride, magnesium, and sulfur.

b.

Summary Introduction

To define:

What does the y-axis show?

Concept introduction:

The dietary minerals are of two types. Minerals that are needed in smaller amounts by the body is known as trace minerals. Some are iron, iodine, cobalt, copper, manganese, zinc, and fluoride. Minerals that are needed in larger amounts is known as macro minerals. Some macro minerals are calcium, phosphorous, sodium, chloride, magnesium, and sulfur.

c.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

What is shown in the graph in own words.

Concept introduction:

The dietary minerals are of two types. Minerals that are needed in smaller amounts by the body is known as trace minerals. Some are iron, iodine, cobalt, copper, manganese, zinc, and fluoride. Minerals that are needed in larger amounts is known as macro minerals. Some macro minerals are calcium, phosphorous, sodium, chloride, magnesium, and sulfur.

d.

Summary Introduction

To define:

The quantity of potassium needed by an average person.

Concept introduction:

The dietary minerals are of two types. Minerals that are needed in smaller amounts by the body is known as trace minerals. Some are iron, iodine, cobalt, copper, manganese, zinc, and fluoride. Minerals that are needed in larger amounts is known as macro minerals. Some macro minerals are calcium, phosphorous, sodium, chloride, magnesium, and sulfur.

e.

Summary Introduction

To define:

Is the amount of potassium stated in the part (d) is the same amount that we need to eat daily.

Concept introduction:

The dietary minerals are of two types. Minerals that are needed in smaller amounts by the body is known as trace minerals. Some are iron, iodine, cobalt, copper, manganese, zinc, and fluoride. Minerals that are needed in larger amounts is known as macro minerals. Some macro minerals are calcium, phosphorous, sodium, chloride, magnesium, and sulfur.

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