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Why do we need magnesium? |
Chlorophyll and therefore photosynthesis (without it leaves turn yellow, called chlorosis), stunted growth due to lack of glucose, mammals bones |
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Why is Iron useful? |
Constituent of haemoglobin, lack of it causes anaemia |
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Why is phosphate useful? |
making nucleotides (incl ATP), constituent of phospholipids |
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Why is Calcium useful? |
structural component of bones and teeth, provides strength to plant cell walls |
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