Question 1
Which of the following is a problem caused by a zinc deficiency?
◦ reduced glucose use
◦ drying of and lesions on the skin
◦ toxicity seen as severe diarrhea and wasting
◦ lack of oxygen in cells
Question 2
Which of the following minerals is a critical part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which helps remove the oxidized and broken-down products from cells in order to maintain a long cell life?
◦ selenium
◦ cobalt
◦ iodine
◦ iron