Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?

Adrenaline

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Thyroxine

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Auxin

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Insulin

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Solution

The correct option is B Thyroxine
The thyroxine is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, which aids in several vital metabolic processes such as digestion, circulation, brain development, etc. The thyroid gland picks up the iodine from the diet and uses this element for thyroxine synthesis.

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Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?

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(d) Insulin

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