Question

Give any two magnesium roles in cells.

Answer 1

Magnesium:

1. Magnesium is a cofactor in over $300$ enzyme systems in the body that govern metabolic activities such as protein synthesis, muscle and neuron function, blood glucose management, and blood pressure regulation.
2. Magnesium is needed for energy synthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, and glycolysis to take place.

Roles of Magnesium in Cells:

1. It has a role in the production of RNA (Ribonucleic acid) and DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid).
2. It also aids in the preservation of the ribosome's structure.