Question

Why do we need mineral salts?

Answer 1

Role of mineral salts:

1. Mineral salts are essential to the organism and account for approximately 4% of our body mass.
2. They ensure that the organism functions properly.
3. It maintains the osmotic pressure.
4. It maintains the acid-alkali balance.
5. These are a part of specific structures such as bones, and teeth.
6. Mineral salts are involved in enzyme and hormone structure
7. Many metabolic reactions are catalyzed by them.