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VITAMINS MINERALS COENZYMES AND DEFICIENCY DISEASES
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Question
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The mineral which aids in the utilization of iron and in hemoglobin synthesis is
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cobalt
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copper
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calcium
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phosphorus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Copper. Copper is a trace mineral that is cation and exists in the +1 or +2 state. Like iron, copper assists in electron transfer in the electron-transport chain. Furthermore, copper is a cofactor of enzymes essential for iron absorption and transport, and hemoglobin synthesis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Copper helps to form hemoglobin. It’s needed to make red blood cells. It’s also needed for the energy production cycle of cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Iron is a mineral helps in formation of haemoglobin and brain development.
Detailed explanation-4: -Iron is a part of hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. It helps provide oxygen to muscles.
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