Which of the following plant micronutrients is an activator for a number of enzymes particularly involved in the dehydrogenation and decarboxylation reactions during respiration?

Molybdenum

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Manganese

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Copper

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Zinc

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Solution

The correct option is B Manganese
Krebs cycle is a stepwise cyclic oxidation process in which four. Mn2+ ion is required for the functioning of enzyme. One molecule is produced during link reaction when Oxidative Decarboxylation of pyruvate to acetyl CoA takes place. ... Citric Acid cycle is the second step of cellular respiration. So, the correct option is "B" (Manganese).

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