Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 essential minerals?
A
Na+
Mg2+
K+
Ca2+
2
Q
What are the functions of metal in proteins?
A
Catalysis
Structure
Regulation
3
Q
Iron in the body?
A
Iron is an important factor in proteins like heme
It’s taken up by the intestines and stored in ferritin. It’s moved by transferrin and released into the body
4
Q
Copper in the body?
A
Needed in exact amounts, lots of copper enzymes
5
Q
Zinc in the body?
A
Involved in cellular processes
Can create zinc fingers to stabilise protein folds
Used in homeostasis
