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aleksklad [387]
3 years ago
5

The information above shows that silicon has both beneficial and detrimental effects on the human body. Given this information,

think about other examples of materials or substances that can be both beneficial and detrimental at the same time. Research and write about two examples. Be sure to provide evidence to support your point of view.
Biology
1 answer:
Scilla [17]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

1. Iron (ferrous)

2. Zinc

Explanation:

Iron is a major component of hemoglobin which is responsible for the transportation of oxygen from lungs to all cells of the body, while excess iron has also negative effects on our body such as it causes liver disease (cirrhosis, cancer), heart attack, diabetes and sometimes it causes death. Zinc also plays a vital role in our body because it is a main component of all cells and also provide protection against microbes. It also needed for the production of DNA and protein. Zinc in excess amount causes copper deficiency, Nausea Stomach Pain and Diarrhea.

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