Match each mineral with a representative enzyme and the physiological roles for which that mineral is important.
-manganese

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Manganese is important for the activity of superoxide dismutase, which protects cells from oxidative stress, and it is also important for brain and CNS function.

Answer: B
 Myeloperoxidase, which is important for neutrophil function and fighting infections, requires manganese for its activity. Manganese is also important for amino acid metabolism.

Answer: C
 Carbonic anhydrase, which is important for the exchange of gases in the lungs, requires zinc for its activity. Manganese is not directly involved in sexual maturation.

Answer: D
 Dopamine monooxygenase, which is involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, requires copper for its activity. Manganese is not directly involved in this process.

Answer: E
 Glutathione peroxidase, which protects cells from oxidant damage, requires selenium for its activity. Manganese is not directly involved in this process.

Match Each Mineral with a Representative Enzyme and the Physiological