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.
Background. Zinc is a trace mineral that is needed for many important functions in the body. The human body contains approximately 2-3 grams of zinc, mostly in the skeletal muscles and bones.Zinc is also found in the kidney, pancreas, retina, teeth, hair, skin, liver, blood cells, prostate, and testes.ackground. Zinc is a trace mineral that is needed for many important functions in the body. The human body contains approximately 2-3 grams of zinc, mostly in the skeletal muscles and bones.