The most abundant transition metal in human body is

Copper

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Iron

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Zinc

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Manganese

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Solution

The correct option is B Iron
Mass of these elements in an average human body (let us say, 50 kg weight) is as follows:
Copper - 0.05g
Iron - 3g(men) , 2.3g(women)
Zinc - 1.6g
Manganese - 0.0085g
So, most abundant element (transition) in human body is Iron.

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