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Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State

department of biochemistry
college of natural and applied sciences
western delta university

first semester examination 2023/2024 session

BCH207 - mineral metabolism time: 1hrs: 30mins

answer any three (3) questions

  1. Question 1

    1. Calcium metabolism may sometimes inhibit the absorption of other nutrients: Discuss.
    2. What are the dietary sources of calcium?
    3. Succinctly comment on the health risks associated with excessive calcium in the blood.

  2. Question 2

    1. List the biochemical role of magnesium and discuss the disorders associated with magnesium metabolism.
    2. Define the following terms and give two examples for each:
      1. Micro-mineral
      2. Macro-minerals

  3. Question 3

    Write a concise note on iron with specific emphasis on the following:
    1. Function
    2. Dietary sources
    3. Recommended dietary allowance and state why the RDA of reproductive women are often higher than men.
    4. Deficiency state

  4. Question 4

    Write a concise essay on chlorine with special highlight on the following:
    1. Biochemical role
    2. Food sources
    3. Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
    4. Disorders associated with its metabolism