Inorganic Compounds(minerals)

Question 1

Function?

Answer 1

Are used by body to make some of the molecules that it needs to live and build parts such as bones and vitamins

Question 2

Difference between macro elements and micro elements?

Answer 2

Macro elements are need in large quantities whereas micro elements are needed in small quantities

Question 3

What does the lack of phosphate cause?

Answer 3

Causes poor leaf growth and some leaves become more blue in colour than usual. Phosphates are found in all food so deficiency in animals is rare except in w
people who are starving.

Question 4

What does the lack of nitrate cause?

Answer 4

In plants it cause chlorosis and stunted growth. This is a condition where leaves go yellow because the amount if chlorophyll is decreased.
Animals don’t need nitrate ions but a shortage of protein that causes nitrogen can cause kwashiorkor