Question

Chemistry and biological importance of transition metals

Answer 1

Answer:

Iron is by far the most widespread and important transition metal that has a function in living systems; proteins containing iron participate in two main processes, oxygen transport and electron transfer (i.e., oxidation–reduction) reactions.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Several transition metals are important to the chemistry of living systems, the most familiar examples being iron, cobalt, copper, and molybdenum. Copper is found in both plants and animals, and numerous copper-containing proteins have been isolated.