Question

Name the mineral element that is needed for the following:
a. Strong teeth
b. Proper working of thyroid
c. Synthesis of haemoglobin

Answer 1

Hint: The mineral element needed for the strong teeth is the one that has an atomic number 20 and it is an alkaline earth metal. The element required for the proper working of the thyroid is the that has an atomic number of 53. For haemoglobin synthesis, the necessary element is the one having an atomic number of 26.

Complete answer:
Strong teeth: Calcium -
This element plays an important role in the development of the healthy jaw and also to keep the teeth strong and to hold it in one place. Almost all the calcium that is found in the body is stored on teeth and bones. Children and babies need calcium for the development of teeth

Proper working of thyroid: Iodine -
This element is necessary for the thyroid gland to make the thyroid hormones. Thyroid cells absorb iodine and then it combines it with the tyrosine to form the thyroid hormones. The deficiency of iodine causes dysfunction of the thyroid glands which leads to various diseases. Iodine is mostly found in Thyroid glands (70-80 percent of iodine is stored in the thyroid gland).

Synthesis of haemoglobin: Iron -
One of the most important functions of this element is the synthesis of heme which develops haemoglobin (a protein found in red blood cells). Iron helps form and oxygenate haemoglobin and blood cells.

Note: Calcium element is needed for the development of bones and teeth and also it helps in the maintenance of strong teeth. Iodine is an element which is most essential for the thyroid gland and helps in the development of thyroid hormone. Iron is involved in the production of haemoglobin.