Question
Most abundant mineral of animal body is
iron (Fe)
sodium (Na)
potassium (K)
calcium (Ca)
Solution
D.
calcium (Ca)
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, with 99% residing in bones and teeth. As a component of hard tissues, calcium fulfills a structural role to maintain body size and act as attachments for musculoskeletal tissues. 99% of human body is composed of 6 elements, ie, Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Calcium and Phosphorus. Other than calcium, rest constitute 0.85% in body.
