Students should rec-ognize photosynthesis as the primary source of energy in coral reef systems and the role of the algae living within the coral tissues (zooxanthellae). Ask students to identify organisms that could provide an energy source for their miniature coral reef ecosystem.
Requirement: Iron which is considered to be a trace mineral also plays a vital role to perform various body functions. Healthy body requires sufficient amount of iron. Everyday our body requires around 10 mg to 18mg of iron. 70% of iron is stored in hemoglobin and 26% of it is stored in liver, spleen and bones. Importance: Iron is a mineral which is responsible for the conversion of blood sugar into energy.
Your body needs many different kinds of minerals to stay healthy. It needs trace minerals, which are so called because you only need a small amount, and it needs macro minerals. Macro minerals include familiar names like calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium, all of which you need in large dosages. Macro minerals are key to the success of almost every aspect of your health. Calcium. Perhaps one of the most familiar macro minerals, calcium is also one of the most necessary.