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One mineral activates enzyme catalase and other is constituent of chlorophyll. They are respectively

A

Iron and Magnesium

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Iron and Manganese

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Magnesium and Manganese

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Calcium and Magnesium

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Iron and Calcium

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Solution

The correct option is A Iron and Magnesium
Catalase is an enzyme that contains four iron heme groups that allows ito react with the hydrogen peroxide. Catalase is activated by iron.
Chlorophyll molecule contains a magnesium ion. Green plants are dependent on chlorophyll for photosynthesis, and magnesium is required for chlorophyll production.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

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