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Q.The mineral which is involved in hormone synthesis:
(a) Iodine
(b) Sodium
(c) Phosphorus
(d) Copper
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Iodine is the mineral needed for hormone (thyroxine) synthesis.
The thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3) contain iodine atoms in their structure. Without enough dietary iodine the thyroid cannot make these hormones properly, leading to disorders such as goitre. Hence iodine is directly involved in hormone synthesis.
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