Answer to Question #37911 in Biochemistry for FARHAN

Question #37911
discuss the roles of calcium and iron
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2013-12-24T03:22:44-0500
Calcium (macromineral)
Calcium (Ca2+) is the most common and abundant mineral in the body. It is needed for the construction of bones and teeth. Calcium plays a significant role in both nervous conduction and muscle contraction. It is also necessary to blood clotting. Calcium is also a common second messenger, and this helps explain why calcium regulation in the body is so important.
IRON ( micromineral)
The iron as a part of hemoglobin forms a loose association with oxygen, and in this way red blood cells transport oxygen. Iron is enzyme cofactor necessary to cellular metabolism.

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