Question

Three important micronutrients essential for humans are

• A. Copper, zinc and iodine
• B. Zinc, copper and potassium
• C. Nitrogen, molybdenum and iodine
• D. Sulphur, copper and iron

Answer 1

The correct option is A Copper, zinc and iodine

Micronutrients are nutrients that the body needs in minuscule amounts. Even though they are needed only in small amounts these substances are essential to life and enable the body to produce enzymes, hormones and other vital substances essential to the human body for proper growth and development. Vitamins and minerals are the two types of micronutrients. Minerals are available in two forms: macrominerals and microminerals. Macrominerals include the following: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium. Microminerals include the following: iron, copper, iodine, zinc, fluoride.