Exam 3 - Mineral basics

how many minerals are essential to human life

25

what are the most common minerals

C, H, O, and N

what is the difference between metals and nonmetals

metals - positive charge

nonmentals - nergative charge

which mineral has a positive charge but is considered a nonmetal

hydrogen

what is a metalloprotein

protein containing a metal

what are some examples of metalloproteins

hemoglobin, myoglobin, cytochromes

what are metalloenzymes

enzymes containing metal

what are some examples of metalloenzymes

catalase, superoxide dismutase

what are the major minerals

calcium

phosphorus

magnesium

sodium

potassium

chloride

what are the most common mineral functions

bone

electrolytes

cofactors

is digestion needed for minerals

very little amounts

what state are minerals absorbed in

ionic

what do minerals require for transport

plasma proteins

what mineral binder is found in the plant storage form of phosphorus

phytate

what food can phytate be found

whole grains

legumes

seeds

nuts

what food can the mineral binder oxalate be found in

SPINACH

broccoli, cauliflower

beets

legumes

berries

nuts

where can the mineral binder proanthocyanidins be found

tea, coffee, chocolate, wine, grape, rhubarb