This post includes important one-liner questions from the chapter Mineral Metabolism of biochemistry. This post summarises the chapter in short.
Biochemistry Important One Liners Questions On Mineral Metabolism
1
The normal concentration of serum calcium
9–11 mg/dl. (4.5–5.5 mEq./l.)
2
The vitamin derived hormone that regulates calcium homeostasis
Calcitriol
3
The inorganic element found in the structure of majority of high-energy compounds
Phosphorus
4
Several kinase enzymes require the mineral cofactor
Magnesium
5
The principal cation of extracellular fluid
Sodium
6
The normal concentration of serum potassium
3.5–5.0 mEq/l,
7
Iron is transported in the plasma in a bound form to a protein
Transferrin,
8
The copper containing protein involved for the conversion of ferrous iron (Fe2+) to ferric iron (Fe3+) in the plasma
Ceruloplasmin
9
The zinc containing protein in the saliva involved in taste sensation
Gusten
10
The element involved in the protection of cells against the damage of H2O2 and other free radicals
Selenium
11
substance(s) is(are) involved in the regulation of plasma calcium level
Calcitriol , Parathyroid hormone, Calcitonin
12
sulfur containing essential amino acid
Methionine
13
Iron in the mucosal cells binds with the protein
Ferritin
14
Element involved in wound healing
Zinc
15
Element that prevents the development of dental caries
Fluorine
