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Iodine taken in diet is stored in

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Liver cells
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Thyroid cells
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Muscle cells
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Brain cells
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Solution

The correct option is A Thyroid cells
Iodine taken in diet is used in the formation of thyroxine hormone. Iodine along with amino acid tyrosine is metabolised to form thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine which is stored in the thyroid gland. Thyroxine hormone regulates metabolic rate of body. About 70-80% of the iodine taken through diet is stored in thyroid cells.
So, the correct answer is 'Thyroid cells'.

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