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Minerals and Vitamins
Identifying Vitamins and Minerals in the Human Body
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Biology
10th Grade
04/22/2006

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Term
Maturation of red blood cells
Definition
Vitamin B 12
Term
Component of hemoglobin
Definition
Iron
Term
Required for phospholipids and neurotransmitters
Definition
Choline
Term
Normal blood clotting
Definition
Vitamin K
Term
Coenzymes in synthesis of fat
Definition
Biotin
Term
Component of thyroid hormones
Definition
Iodine
Term
Formation of gastric juices
Definition
Chlorine
Term
Found in meats, dairy products, and grains
Definition
Pantothenic Acid
Term
Increases calcium and phosphorus asbortion
Definition
Vitamin D
Term
Creates skin cells aids in night vision
Definition
Vitamin A
Term
Found in table salt, processed foods and not gastric
Definition
Sodium
Term
Component of digestive enzymes
Definition
Zinc
Term
Amino acid, metabolism
Definition
Vitamin B6
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found in milk, aids in bone and tooth formation
Definition
Calcium
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Part of the Electron Transport Chain
Definition
Vitamin B2
Term
Aids in Normal distribution of carbohydrates
Definition
Vitamin B1
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Found in drinking water
Definition
flourine
Term
Prevents cellular damage
Definition
Vitamin E
Term
Prevents neural-tube defects in fetuses
Definition
Folic Acid
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Found in bananas
Definition
Potassium
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Activation of enzymes in protein synthesis
Definition
Magnesium
Term
Aids in bone and tooth formation
Definition
Phosphorus
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Cartilage/bone maintenance, healthy gums, tissue repair, and wound healing
Definition
Vitamin C
Term
Important in energy metabolism
Definition
Niacin
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