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Minerals and Their Functions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the symbol for Calcium?

a)

C

b)

Ca

c)

Cl

d)

Co

2.

Which 2 minerals are used for cellular homeostasis?

a)

Potassium

b)

Sodium

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

3.

What is the symbol for Potassium?

a)

P

b)

K

c)

Po

d)

Pt

4.

What is Magnesium used for?

a)

Needed for muscle function

b)

Used as a primary energy source

c)

Essential for DNA replication

d)

Aids in the absorption of calcium

5.

Which mineral prevents osteoporosis?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Magnesium

d)

Potassium

6.

What is Zinc Used for?

a)

Needed for proper immune function

b)

Enhancing muscle growth

c)

Improving eyesight

d)

Boosting hair growth

7.

What is Iodine used for?

a)

Needed for proper thyroid function

b)

Used as a disinfectant

c)

A component of table salt

d)

An ingredient in baking powder

8.

What is the symbol for Magnesium?

a)

Mn

b)

Mg

c)

Ma

d)

M

9.

What is the symbol for Iron?

a)

Ir

b)

Fe

c)

In

d)

Iu

10.

What is the symbol for Copper?

a)

Co

b)

Cu

c)

C

d)

Pb

11.

What is the symbol for Chromium?

a)

Cr

b)

Cm

c)

Ch

d)

Cn

12.

What is Sodium used for?

a)

Needed for nerve and muscle formation; cellular homeostasis

b)

Used primarily for flavoring food

c)

Essential for photosynthesis in plants

d)

A key component of DNA structure

13.

What is the symbol for Sodium?

a)

Na

b)

S

c)

So

d)

N

14.

What is the symbol for Iodine?

a)

I

b)

J

c)

In

d)

Id

15.

What is the symbol for Sulfur?

a)

S

b)

Su

c)

Sf

d)

Sl

16.

What is chromium used for?

a)

Aids in the metabolism of sugars

b)

Enhances the absorption of vitamin C

c)

Increases muscle mass

d)

Improves skin elasticity

17.

What is Iron used for?

a)

Needed for red blood cell formation

b)

Used in construction materials

c)

A component of water

d)

Essential for plant growth

18.

What is the symbol for Zinc?

a)

Zc

b)

Zn

c)

Zx

d)

Zq

19.

What is Copper used for?

a)

Helps with proper blood formation

b)

Increases muscle mass

c)

Improves skin elasticity

d)

Enhances cognitive function

20.

What is Calcium used for?

a)

Needed for proper muscle and nerve function

b)

To enhance bone density

c)

To improve skin elasticity

d)

As a primary energy source