Biochemistry 3rd Edition Guinn
Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 2 Atomic Structure and Radioisotopes
1. What is a micronutrient?
a. an element required at only certain times during your life
b. an essential element needed in quantities less than 10 g/day
c. an essential element needed in quantities less than 100 mg/day
d. a nonessential element, useful in small quantities
e. nutrients needed in large quantities
ANSWER: c
2. What is a common symptom of iodine deficiency?
a. weak bones and teeth
b. enlarged thyroid
c. anemia
d. slow wound healing
e. All of these are common symptoms.
ANSWER: b
3. _____ is an important component of hemoglobin. Without this protein, tissues become starved of oxygen, and
fatigue and shortness of breath results.
a. Iodine
b. Fluorine
c. Zinc
d. Iron
e. Oxygen
ANSWER: d
4. _____ is most commonly ingested along with salt.
a. Iodine
b. Fluorine
c. Zinc
d. Iron
e. Oxygen
ANSWER: a
5. Adding _____ to drinking water is a common practice in many cities, meant to strengthen tooth enamel and
decrease dental cavities.
a. iodine
b. fluorine
c. zinc
d. iron
e. oxygen
ANSWER: b
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