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  • Question
  • Which of the following mineral is involved in protein metabolism and oxidation reactions?


  • Options
  • A. Molybdenum
  • B. Manganese
  • C. Magnesium
  • D. calcium

  • Correct Answer
  • Molybdenum 


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    • 1. Examples of goitrogenic foods are __________ and __________ .

    • Options
    • A. turnips and corn
    • B. rutabagas and okra
    • C. raw cabbage and turnips
    • D. cassava and lettuce
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which of the following vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract?

    • Options
    • A. Vitamin D
    • B. Vitamin E
    • C. Vitamin B12
    • D. Vitamin B6
    • Discuss
    • 3. Which group is most often affected with copper deficiency?

    • Options
    • A. Elderly woman
    • B. Alcoholics
    • C. Active toddlers with limited
    • D. Preterm infants food variety
    • Discuss
    • 4. What condition is caused by iodine deficiency during pregnancy and is characterized by stunted growth, deafness, and mental retardation?

    • Options
    • A. Cretinism
    • B. Keshan disease
    • C. Multiple sclerosis
    • D. Crohn's disease
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which trace mineral is a component of the enzyme that activates vitamin A in the eye?

    • Options
    • A. Zinc
    • B. Iron
    • C. Iodine
    • D. Chromium
    • Discuss
    • 6. Which of the following is required as a component of blood hemoglobin?

    • Options
    • A. Iron
    • B. Magnesium
    • C. Calcium
    • D. Copper
    • Discuss
    • 7. Chronic consumption of excess selenium can lead to

    • Options
    • A. brittle hair and nails.
    • B. muscle weakness,
    • C. TPN
    • D. diarrhea.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Selenium deficiency leads to

    • Options
    • A. liver necrosis
    • B. diarrhea
    • C. multiple sclerosis
    • D. Crohn's disease
    • Discuss
    • 9. The mineral which is considered important in maintaining electrical potential in nerves and membranes is

    • Options
    • A. magnesium
    • B. manganese
    • C. calcium
    • D. iron
    • Discuss
    • 10. An endemic disease of cardiomyopathy in children is attributed to

    • Options
    • A. low Se in the environment
    • B. low intake of iron
    • C. high Se in the environment
    • D. high intake of iron
    • Discuss


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