Minerals and Water

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Across
  1. 2. An organic acid found in some leafy green vegetables that binds to calcium and decreases its bioavailability and absorption.
  2. 5. The crystalline mineral compound of calcium and phosphorus that makes up bone and teeth.
  3. 6. Underground rock formations that contain water, which can be drawn to the surface for use.
Down
  1. 1. Substances that separate into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current.
  2. 3. The passage of a solvent such as water through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated compartment to a more concentrated compartment.
  3. 4. A defect of the thyroid gland that is associated with an iodide deficiency.