Question

Rewrite the following statement using the correct option and explain the completed statement.

Salts which can be used as supplement of calcium and iron are obtained from ______ acid.

Options

• gluconic acid

• coagulation

• amino acid

• acetic acid

• clostridium

• lactobacilli

Answer 1

Salts which can be used as supplement of calcium and iron are obtained from gluconic acid.

Explanation:

An organic substance called gluconic acid reacts with different metals to generate salts. These salts, which are made from gluconic acid, are excellent supplements for vital minerals like calcium and iron because they are highly soluble and bioavailable.