Mineral ions are required in the human diet in small quantities. State the mineral ion required for each process: a) making bone b) making haemoglobin

a) making bone - Calcium

b) making hemoglobin - Iron

Explanation:

Mineral ions are defined as the charged forms of minerals which are required in small amount in human body but are essential otherwise leads to deficiency symptoms.

Making bone and making hemoglobin both require mineral ion. Making bone require calcium ion, as it maintain the bone mass and strengthen the bones. hemoglobin formation require iron ion, as iron helps to oxygenate our blood cells.

Hence, the correct answer is "a) making bone - Calcium

b) making hemoglobin - Iron".