Q. Read the functions given below and identify the concerned nutrient I. Activator of catalase II. Important constituent of cytochrome III. Important constituent of proteins involved in ETS IV. Essential for chlorophyll synthesis
A) Mo
B) Fe
C) Cu
D) Ca
Explanation
Iron (Fe). Functions of Fe It is involved in the transfer of electrons like ferredoxin and cytochromes. It is reversibly oxidised from $Fe^{2 +}$ to $Fe^{3 +}$during electron transfer. It activates catalase enzymes and is essential for the formation of chlorophyll
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