Which of the following elements is a component of ferredoxin?
A
Cu
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B
Mn
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C
Zn
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D
Fe
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Solution
The correct option is C Fe Iron is an essential micronutrient that plays an important role in electron transport systems in photosynthesis and respiration and helps in energy generation. It is essential in chlorophyll synthesis. It is a component of flavoproteins active in biological oxidation. It functions in iron porphyrin proteins which include peroxidases and catalases. It is present in ferredoxin, ferredoxin reducing substance and cytochromes.