Which of the following elements helps in maintaining the structure of ribosomes?

Molybdenum

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Copper

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Zinc

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Magnesium

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Solution

The correct option is D Magnesium
Magnesium is a macronutrient absorbed by the plants in the form of Mg²⁺.

It plays an important role in the association of subunits of ribosomes during protein synthesis and in general maintains the structure of ribosomes and also provides stability.

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	Elements		Functions
(a)	Iron	(i)	Photolysis of water
(b)	Magnesium	(ii)	Required for chlorophyll biosynthesis
(c)	Chlorine	(iii)	Maintains anion cation balance
(d)	Manganese	(iv)	Helps to maintain ribosome structure