Major function of trace elements is to act as (1)Constituent of hormones (2)Constituent of amino acids (3)Constituent of chlorophyll (4)Cofactor of enzymes
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Major function of trace elements is to act as co-factor of enzymes. (Option 4)
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What are trace elements?
- They are minerals present in trace amounts in the living tissues.
- Some of them are very important for our body as they are the source of nutrition.
- Some may be essential and some may be non-essential.
- They also act as catalysts for enzymes in chemical reactions.
- For instance, iron helps in oxidation-reduction reactions.
- At the same time, iron is also an important constituent of hemoglobin and myoglobin.
- It also plays an important role in the transportation of oxygen.
- Trace elements are also important for plants as they help in the absorption of minerals from the soil, which results in healthy crops.
- Healthy crops offer more immunity against various diseases.
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