Trace/UT Minerals-Functions

Question 1

Iron (Fe)

Function: ________ (2)

Answer 1

O2 transport

cytochrome

Question 2

Zinc (Zn)

Function: ________

Answer 2

folate digestion

conjugase

Question 3

FOLATE DIGESTION (function of Zn) is accomplished by ________

Answer 3

conjugases

Question 4

Copper (Cu)

Function: ________ (3)

Answer 4

generates ATP
collagen crosslinking (lysyl oxidase)
* REQUIRED by FERROPORTIN (Transport of IRON)

Question 5

COLLAGEN CROSSLINKING (function of Cu) is accomplished by _________

Answer 5

lysyl oxidase

Question 6

Selenium (Se)

Function: ________ (2)

Answer 6

cofactor for glutathione peroxidase

cofactor for conversion of T4 to T3 (thyroid)

Question 7

Iodide (I)

Function: ________

Answer 7

required for T4 and T3 thyroid)

Question 8

Chromium (Cr)

Function: ________

Answer 8

insulin secretion

Question 9

Manganese (Mn)

Function: ________

Answer 9

superoxide dismutase (mitochondria)

Question 10

SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE (function of Mn) is accomplished in the ________

Answer 10

mitochondria

Question 11

Molybdenum (Mo)

Function: ________ (2)

Answer 11

cofactor for SULFUR (S) metabolism

cofactor for URIC ACID synthesis

Question 12

Fluoride (F-)

Function: ________

Answer 12

decrease cavities

Question 13

Which TWO ultra trace minerals are required for the SYNTHESIS of T4 –> T3?

Answer 13

selenium (Se)

iodide (I)