mineral nutrient

Minerals include calcium, iron, zinc, and potassium. This topic is part of Nutrition within Food & Drink. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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A mineral nutrient is what type of substance?

Answer: Inorganic nutrient

Bonus fact: Minerals include calcium, iron, zinc, and potassium.

Which mineral is essential for hemoglobin to carry oxygen?

Answer: Iron

Bonus fact: Iron sits at the center of heme groups.

Which mineral is especially important for thyroid hormone production?

Answer: Iodine

Bonus fact: The thyroid incorporates iodine into T3 and T4.

Which plant structure usually anchors the plant and absorbs water and mineral nutrients from the soil?

Answer: Roots

Bonus fact: Stems transport water and nutrients absorbed by roots toward the leaves.

Fertilizer supplies plants with what?

Answer: Nutrients

Bonus fact: Fertilizers provide essential mineral nutrients.

In hydroponics, plant nutrients are delivered mainly through what?

Answer: Water solution

Bonus fact: Dissolved mineral nutrients feed the roots.

What do fungi often help plants obtain?

Answer: Water and mineral nutrients

Bonus fact: Phosphorus uptake is especially important in many mycorrhizal relationships.

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