131.The rare genetic disorders Menkes disease and Wilson’s disease result from abnormal utilization of which of the following minerals?

a.iron

b.zinc

c.copper

d.manganese

132.Which of the following is the body’s elimination route for copper?

a.urine

b.bile

c.feces

d.sweat

133.Which one of the following protein-based foods would be the best source of copper?

a.chicken

b.shellfish

c.lamb

d.hamburger

134.Which of the following minerals is a cofactor in the formation of hemoglobin?

a.iodine

b.copper

c.sodium

d.calcium

135.Which of the following trace minerals is known to be involved in bone development?

a.tin

b.cobalt

c.silicon

d.barium

136.Which of the following trace minerals is required for normal reproduction?

a.boron

b.silver

c.silicon

d.vanadium

137.Which mineral is part of vitamin B₁₂?

a.copper

b.cobalt

c.nickel

d.vanadium

138.Which one of the following is considered a heavy metal?

a.iron

b.copper

c.silver

d.cadmium

139.In the body, lead is known to significantly interfere with which of the following minerals?

a.iron

b.potassium

c.magnesium

d.selenium

140.With which of the following dietary components must iron closely interact to serve its function in oxygen delivery to body tissues?

a.copper and vitamin C

b.selenium and iodine

c.zinc and vitamin A

d.chromium and calcium