Assertion(A): Iodine diet is essential for proper body functioning in man.

Reason(R): Iodine helps in the formation of thyroxin which regulates overall metabolism of the body.

A & R both are incorrect

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A is correct & B is incorrect

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A is incorrect & B is correct

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A & R both are correct

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Solution

The correct option is D
A & R both are correct

Both assertion and reason are correct. Iodine assists in formation of thyroxin hormone. Thyroxine essentially contains amino acids and iodine. In absence of iodine, thyroxin production is hampered and that affects the overall metabolism and differentiation of tissues in the body.

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Assertion(A): Iodine diet is essential for proper body functioning in man.

Reason(R): Iodine helps in the formation of thyroxin which regulates overall metabolism of the body.

Question 26
Which statement is not true about thyroxin?

(a) Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin
(b) It regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the body
(c) Thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesise thyroxin
(d) Thyroxin is also called thyroid hormone

A balanced diet of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals is essential for proper growth and development of the body. Hence, it is essential for adolescents to take proper balanced diet. Which mineral helps in blood formation?

Q. One of the following statements is not true about thyroxine. This is :
(a) Thyroid gland requires iron to synthesise thyroxine
(b) It regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism
(c) Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxine
(d) Thyroid gland can enlarge due to lack of thyroxine

Q. Iodine is essential for proper working of which endocrine gland?

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