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Mineral activator of enzyme aconitase is

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Mn
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Mg
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C
Fe
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Cu
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Solution

The correct option is C Fe
Aconitase is an enzyme that catalyzes the reorganization of citrate into cis-aconitate releasing water. It is an iron-sulfur protein that functions both in TCA cycle as well as glyoxylate cycle. It is also known as citrate hydro lyase. The active site of enzyme consists of 21 amino acids and iron-sulfur cluster.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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