Q. 4.15 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Using the Chemistry Link to Health: Elements Essential to Health, answer each of the following:
 a. What is a macromineral?
 b. What is the role of sulfur in the human body?
 c. How many grams of sulfur would be a typical amount in a $60kg$ adult?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a)Macrominerals are essential minerals needed in smaller amounts in the body, easily obtained through diet .

(b)Important component of proteins, vitamin B1, liver, insulin.

(c)$86g$ would be a typical amount.

Part(a) Step : Given information.

We have been given that,

macromineral term.

We need to state what is macromineral.

Part(a) Step2 : Simplify.

Macrominerals are necessary minerals that the body requires in lower levels and may be supplied from food. Include whatever elements from periods three and four are representative.

Part(b) Step : Given information.

We have been given that,

Sulphur.

We need to state the role of Sulphur in human body.

Part(b) Step2 : Simplify.

• Sulphur is important component for proteins, vitamin B1, liver and insulin
• Plays important role as an antioxidant and anti inflammatory.
• Used in treatment for muscle and joint pain.

Part(c) Step : Given information.

We have been given that,

Mass of adult given $=60 kg$

We need to find amount of Sulphur content present in given mass of adult body.

Part(c) Step2 : Simplify.

$86 g$ of Sulphur would be a typical amount in a  $60kg$ adult .