Question

select the correct answer from each drop - down menu. minerals are micronutrients required by the body for various key functions. the mineral drop - down 1 is required to carry oxygen in the blood to all body tissues, and drop - down 2 is a rich source of this mineral.

Explanation:

The mineral required to carry oxygen in the blood is iron. A rich source of iron includes foods like spinach, red meat, etc. So for the first blank (rich source), a common rich source of iron is spinach (or other iron - rich foods), and the mineral is iron.

Answer:

First drop - down (rich source): Spinach (or other iron - rich food like red meat, lentils etc.)
Second drop - down (mineral): Iron