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Several minerals such as iron, iodine, calcium and phosphorus are important nutrients. Iodine is found in(a) thyroxine(b) adrenaline(c) insulin(d) testosterone |
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Answer» Answer is : (a) thyroxine Iodine is found in thyroxine. Thyroxine, also called 3, 5, 3', 5'-tetraiodothyronine or T4, is one of the two major hormones secreted by the thyroid gland (the other is triiodothyronine). Thyroxine’s principal function is to stimulate the consumption of oxygen and thus the metabolism of all cells and tissues in the body. Thyroxine is formed by the molecular addition of iodine to the amino acid tyrosine while the latter is bound to the protein thyroglobulin. |
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