KVPY Sample Paper KVPY Stream-SX Model Paper-24

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    Consider the following 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

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Iron (Fe) is the constituent of proteins involved in the transfer of electrons like ferre-doxin and cytochromes. During electron transfer, it is reversibly oxidised from \[{{\operatorname{Fe}}^{2+}}\]to \[{{\operatorname{Fe}}^{3+}}\] It activates catalase enzyme and is essential for the formation of chlorophyll.


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