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.
â¢ They help to regulate our bodies tissue growth. â¢ Minerals provide structural and functional support for the body. There are two categories of minerals essential within the body, macro-minerals & micro-minerals. There is no one mineral deficiency, they all must be maintained in balance within the body.inerals are the catalysts that keep our â battery â going and hold itâs â charge .â Minerals compose about 4% of the human body. We cannot produce minerals within our bodies, so we must obtain them through our food.