Q. 4.16 - 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 micromineral?
 b. What is the role of iodine in the human body?
 c. How many milligrams of iodine would be a typical amount in a  adult?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a)Microminerals are present in small amount in body and very important for good health. 

(b)See points below.

(c)$6mg$ would be a typical amount in $60kg$ adult.

Part(a) Step1 : Given information.

We have been given that,

Micromineral term

We need to explain micromineral.

Part(a) Step2 : Simplify.

Microminerals are present in small amount in body and very important for good health. Example is Iodine.

Part(b) Step1 : Given information.

We have been given that,

Iodine (I)

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

Part(b) Step2 : Simplify.

• Iodine is very essential for proper thyroid function and it's synthesis
• Reducing risk for goiters.
• Neurodevelopment during pregnancy.
• Improving cognitive function.
• Disinfecting water .

Part(c) Step1 : Given information.

We have been given that,

Mass of adult given is $60kg$

We need to find the amount of Iodine content typically present in given mass of adult.

Part(c) Step2 : Simplify.

$6 mg$ would be a typical amount in a $60kg$ adult.