8. Water and Minerals
Other Trace Minerals
8. Water and Minerals
Other Trace Minerals: Videos & Practice Problems
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concept
Zinc (Zn)
Video duration:
3m2
Problem
Which of the following is a good source of zinc?
A
Unleavened bread.
B
Oysters.
C
Citrus fruits.
D
Cantaloupe.
3
concept
Selenium (Se)
Video duration:
2m4
Problem
Which of the following statements best describes why selenium levels vary in different foods?
A
Virtually all plant foods are high in selenium, while animal products are not.
B
Areas with greater rain fall will have crops with less selenium.
C
Some geographic areas are naturally low in selenium, while others are high in selenium.
D
Fertilizers often contain selenium, so fertilized crops will be higher in selenium.
5
concept
Manganese (Mn), Chromium (Cr), & Molybdenum (Mo)
Video duration:
3m6
Problem
Which trace mineral enhances insulin function?
A
Selenium.
B
Chromium.
C
Molybdenum.
D
Manganese.
