NEET Biology Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Mineral Nutrition

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    Consider the functions given below and identify the concerned element.
    (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

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Iron (Fe) is involved in the transfer of electrons like ferredoxin and cytochromes. During electron transfer, it is reversibly oxidised from \[F{{e}^{2+}}\]to \[F{{e}^{3+}}\]  It activates catalase enzymes and is essential for the formation of chlorophyll.


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