Which mineral is needed for the synthesis of the hormone thyroxine?

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Solution

Thyroxine hormone:
It is the hormone that is secreted by the Thyroid gland.
Some Thyroid hormones are:
Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Minerals required for the synthesis of Thyroxine hormone:
Iodine is the essential mineral needed for the synthesis of the Thyroxine hormone.

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Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?

(a) Adrenaline
(b) Thyroxine
(c) Auxin
(d) Insulin

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