Biochemistry - Minerals - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Minerals - Section 1 (Q.No. 17)
17.
Which of the following is required as a component of blood hemoglobin?
Iron
Magnesium
Calcium
Copper
Answer: Option
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VIKRANT MEHTA said:   1 decade ago
Hb is made up of 2 basic components Globin as protein and Heme as Prosthetic group. This Prosthetic group has 2 components: Porphyrin and Iron. Iron could be +nt in ferrous (Fe2+) or ferric(Fe3+) form.

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