In cytochromes, electrons are picked up and released by
A
Fe
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B
Mo
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C
Cu
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D
Zn
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Solution
The correct option is A Fe The electron transport chain uses various compounds to carry electrons. These compounds include cytochromes which are proteins with a heme prosthetic group that contains an iron atom. The iron atoms accepts and donates electrons. Thus, the correct answer is option A.